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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.02, 332.98 and 153.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.02, 332.98 and 153.98 is: 230.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.02 : 332.98 = 153.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.02/332.98 = 153.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.02x = 332.98 × 153.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.02x = 51,272.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,272.26/222.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.94

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