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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.39, 332.98 and 153.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.39, 332.98 and 153.45 is: 229.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.39 : 332.98 = 153.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.39/332.98 = 153.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.39x = 332.98 × 153.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.39x = 51,095.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,095.40/222.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.76

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