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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.12, 333.29 and 145.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.12, 333.29 and 145.06 is: 217.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.12 : 333.29 = 145.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.12/333.29 = 145.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.12x = 333.29 × 145.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.12x = 48,347.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,347.05/222.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.66

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