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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.23, 333.30 and 145.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.23, 333.30 and 145.73 is: 218.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.23 : 333.30 = 145.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.23/333.30 = 145.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.23x = 333.30 × 145.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.23x = 48,572.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,572.64/222.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.57

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