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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.80, 334.40 and 192.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.80, 334.40 and 192.40 is: 288.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.80 : 334.40 = 192.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.80/334.40 = 192.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.80x = 334.40 × 192.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.80x = 64,338.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,338.56/222.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.77

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