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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.82, 333.82 and 135.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.82, 333.82 and 135.91 is: 203.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.82 : 333.82 = 135.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.82/333.82 = 135.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.82x = 333.82 × 135.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.82x = 45,370.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,370.06/222.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.62

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