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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.75, 334.33 and 136.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.75, 334.33 and 136.15 is: 204.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.75 : 334.33 = 136.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.75/334.33 = 136.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.75x = 334.33 × 136.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.75x = 45,517.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,517.85/222.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.35

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