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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.92, 333.72 and 205.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.92, 333.72 and 205.40 is: 307.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.92 : 333.72 = 205.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.92/333.72 = 205.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.92x = 333.72 × 205.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.92x = 68,546.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,546.92/222.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.50

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