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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.49, 333.30 and 153.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.49, 333.30 and 153.06 is: 229.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.49 : 333.30 = 153.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.49/333.30 = 153.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.49x = 333.30 × 153.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.49x = 51,016.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,016.17/222.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.30

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