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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.40, 333.69 and 153.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.40, 333.69 and 153.91 is: 230.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.40 : 333.69 = 153.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.40/333.69 = 153.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.40x = 333.69 × 153.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.40x = 51,358.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,358.23/222.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.93

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