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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.45, 334.08 and 145.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.45, 334.08 and 145.50 is: 218.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.45 : 334.08 = 145.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.45/334.08 = 145.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.45x = 334.08 × 145.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.45x = 48,608.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,608.64/222.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.51

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