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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.86, 333.88 and 209.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.86, 333.88 and 209.86 is: 314.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.86 : 333.88 = 209.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.86/333.88 = 209.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.86x = 333.88 × 209.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.86x = 70,068.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,068.06/222.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.40

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