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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.21, 332.78 and 153.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.21, 332.78 and 153.54 is: 229.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.21 : 332.78 = 153.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.21/332.78 = 153.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.21x = 332.78 × 153.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.21x = 51,094.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,094.27/222.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.94

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