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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.70, 333.70 and 131.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.70, 333.70 and 131.48 is: 197.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.70 : 333.70 = 131.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.70/333.70 = 131.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.70x = 333.70 × 131.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.70x = 43,874.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,874.88/222.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.01

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