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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.89, 334.33 and 162.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.89, 334.33 and 162.14 is: 243.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.89 : 334.33 = 162.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.89/334.33 = 162.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.89x = 334.33 × 162.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.89x = 54,206.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,206.19/222.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.20

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