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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.84, 333.98 and 94.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.84, 333.98 and 94.60 is: 141.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.84 : 333.98 = 94.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.84/333.98 = 94.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.84x = 333.98 × 94.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.84x = 31,594.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,594.51/222.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.78

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