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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.76, 331.80 and 222.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.76, 331.80 and 222.34 is: 331.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.76 : 331.80 = 222.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.76/331.80 = 222.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.76x = 331.80 × 222.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.76x = 73,772.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,772.41/222.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.17

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