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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.25, 332.77 and 153.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.25, 332.77 and 153.92 is: 230.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.25 : 332.77 = 153.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.25/332.77 = 153.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.25x = 332.77 × 153.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.25x = 51,219.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,219.96/222.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.46

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