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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.88, 334.08 and 201.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.88, 334.08 and 201.76 is: 302.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.88 : 334.08 = 201.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.88/334.08 = 201.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.88x = 334.08 × 201.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.88x = 67,403.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,403.98/222.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.42

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