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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.80, 334.17 and 135

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.80, 334.17 and 135 is: 202.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.80 : 334.17 = 135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.80/334.17 = 135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.80x = 334.17 × 135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.80x = 45,112.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,112.95/222.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.48

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