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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.20, 333.10 and 145.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.20, 333.10 and 145.20 is: 217.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.20 : 333.10 = 145.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.20/333.10 = 145.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.20x = 333.10 × 145.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.20x = 48,366.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,366.12/222.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.67

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