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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.06, 333.09 and 158.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.06, 333.09 and 158.34 is: 237.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.06 : 333.09 = 158.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.06/333.09 = 158.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.06x = 333.09 × 158.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.06x = 52,741.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,741.47/222.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.51

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