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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222, 306.38 and 143.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222, 306.38 and 143.34 is: 197.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222 : 306.38 = 143.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222/306.38 = 143.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222x = 306.38 × 143.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222x = 43,916.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,916.51/222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.82

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