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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.41, 333.36 and 145.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.41, 333.36 and 145.43 is: 217.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.41 : 333.36 = 145.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.41/333.36 = 145.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.41x = 333.36 × 145.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.41x = 48,478.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,478.88/222.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.98

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