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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.75, 333.59 and 204.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.75, 333.59 and 204.05 is: 305.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.75 : 333.59 = 204.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.75/333.59 = 204.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.75x = 333.59 × 204.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.75x = 68,068.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,068.85/222.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.58

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