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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.43, 333.81 and 145.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.43, 333.81 and 145.37 is: 218.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.43 : 333.81 = 145.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.43/333.81 = 145.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.43x = 333.81 × 145.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.43x = 48,526.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,526.26/222.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.16

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