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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.27, 333 and 153.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.27, 333 and 153.63 is: 230.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.27 : 333 = 153.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.27/333 = 153.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.27x = 333 × 153.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.27x = 51,158.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,158.79/222.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.17

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