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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.82, 333.62 and 131.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.82, 333.62 and 131.46 is: 196.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.82 : 333.62 = 131.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.82/333.62 = 131.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.82x = 333.62 × 131.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.82x = 43,856.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,856.27/222.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.83

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