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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.44, 334.02 and 153.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.44, 334.02 and 153.98 is: 231.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.44 : 334.02 = 153.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.44/334.02 = 153.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.44x = 334.02 × 153.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.44x = 51,432.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,432.40/222.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.22

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