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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.03, 333.27 and 157.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.03, 333.27 and 157.08 is: 235.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.03 : 333.27 = 157.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.03/333.27 = 157.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.03x = 333.27 × 157.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.03x = 52,350.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,350.05/222.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.78

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