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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.62, 334.29 and 192.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.62, 334.29 and 192.38 is: 288.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.62 : 334.29 = 192.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.62/334.29 = 192.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.62x = 334.29 × 192.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.62x = 64,310.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,310.71/222.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.88

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