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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.47, 333.26 and 154.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.47, 333.26 and 154.13 is: 230.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.47 : 333.26 = 154.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.47/333.26 = 154.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.47x = 333.26 × 154.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.47x = 51,364.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,364.95/222.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.88

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