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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.35, 332.76 and 153.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.35, 332.76 and 153.41 is: 229.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.35 : 332.76 = 153.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.35/332.76 = 153.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.35x = 332.76 × 153.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.35x = 51,048.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,048.71/222.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.59

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