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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222, 332.80 and 145.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222, 332.80 and 145.12 is: 217.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222 : 332.80 = 145.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222/332.80 = 145.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222x = 332.80 × 145.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222x = 48,295.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,295.94/222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.55

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