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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.15, 333.29 and 153.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.15, 333.29 and 153.71 is: 230.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.15 : 333.29 = 153.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.15/333.29 = 153.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.15x = 333.29 × 153.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.15x = 51,230.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,230.01/222.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.61

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