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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.98, 334.70 and 136.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.98, 334.70 and 136.41 is: 204.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.98 : 334.70 = 136.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.98/334.70 = 136.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.98x = 334.70 × 136.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.98x = 45,656.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,656.43/222.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.76

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