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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222, 332.37 and 153.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222, 332.37 and 153.06 is: 229.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222 : 332.37 = 153.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222/332.37 = 153.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222x = 332.37 × 153.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222x = 50,872.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,872.55/222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.16

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