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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.34, 333.68 and 145.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.34, 333.68 and 145.28 is: 218.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.34 : 333.68 = 145.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.34/333.68 = 145.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.34x = 333.68 × 145.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.34x = 48,474.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,474.64/222.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.02

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