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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.84, 332.28 and 191.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.84, 332.28 and 191.88 is: 286.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.84 : 332.28 = 191.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.84/332.28 = 191.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.84x = 332.28 × 191.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.84x = 63,757.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,757.89/222.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.12

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