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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.11, 333.02 and 153.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.11, 333.02 and 153.55 is: 230.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.11 : 333.02 = 153.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.11/333.02 = 153.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.11x = 333.02 × 153.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.11x = 51,136.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,136.02/222.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.23

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