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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.88, 334.38 and 94.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.88, 334.38 and 94.64 is: 141.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.88 : 334.38 = 94.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.88/334.38 = 94.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.88x = 334.38 × 94.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.88x = 31,645.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,645.72/222.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.99

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