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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.83, 307.47 and 134.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.83, 307.47 and 134.31 is: 185.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.83 : 307.47 = 134.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.83/307.47 = 134.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.83x = 307.47 × 134.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.83x = 41,296.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,296.30/222.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.33

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