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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.11, 333.03 and 153.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.11, 333.03 and 153.66 is: 230.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.11 : 333.03 = 153.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.11/333.03 = 153.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.11x = 333.03 × 153.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.11x = 51,174.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,174.35/222.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.40

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