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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.48, 334.19 and 145.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.48, 334.19 and 145.55 is: 218.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.48 : 334.19 = 145.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.48/334.19 = 145.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.48x = 334.19 × 145.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.48x = 48,642.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,642.55/222.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.64

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