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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.11, 333.10 and 145.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.11, 333.10 and 145.61 is: 218.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.11 : 333.10 = 145.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.11/333.10 = 145.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.11x = 333.10 × 145.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.11x = 48,502.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,502.69/222.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.37

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