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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.80, 333.92 and 192.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.80, 333.92 and 192.32 is: 288.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.80 : 333.92 = 192.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.80/333.92 = 192.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.80x = 333.92 × 192.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.80x = 64,219.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,219.49/222.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.24

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