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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.67, 334.81 and 204.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.67, 334.81 and 204.85 is: 308.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.67 : 334.81 = 204.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.67/334.81 = 204.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.67x = 334.81 × 204.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.67x = 68,584.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,584.15/222.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.01

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