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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.04, 332.42 and 153.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.04, 332.42 and 153.43 is: 229.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.04 : 332.42 = 153.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.04/332.42 = 153.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.04x = 332.42 × 153.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.04x = 51,003.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,003.22/222.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.70

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