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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.85, 333.71 and 202.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.85, 333.71 and 202.33 is: 302.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.85 : 333.71 = 202.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.85/333.71 = 202.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.85x = 333.71 × 202.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.85x = 67,519.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,519.54/222.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.98

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