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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.82, 334.92 and 162.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.82, 334.92 and 162.22 is: 243.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.82 : 334.92 = 162.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.82/334.92 = 162.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.82x = 334.92 × 162.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.82x = 54,330.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,330.21/222.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.83

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