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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222, 332.34 and 153.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222, 332.34 and 153.38 is: 229.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222 : 332.34 = 153.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222/332.34 = 153.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222x = 332.34 × 153.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222x = 50,972.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,972.65/222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.61

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