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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.17, 333.13 and 145.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.17, 333.13 and 145.13 is: 217.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.17 : 333.13 = 145.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.17/333.13 = 145.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.17x = 333.13 × 145.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.17x = 48,345.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,345.13/222.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.61

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