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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.30, 306.72 and 144.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.30, 306.72 and 144.63 is: 199.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.30 : 306.72 = 144.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.30/306.72 = 144.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.30x = 306.72 × 144.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.30x = 44,360.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,360.91/222.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.55

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