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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.16, 306.48 and 144.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.16, 306.48 and 144.56 is: 199.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.16 : 306.48 = 144.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.16/306.48 = 144.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.16x = 306.48 × 144.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.16x = 44,304.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,304.75/222.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.43

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