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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.49, 333.43 and 145.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.49, 333.43 and 145.41 is: 217.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.49 : 333.43 = 145.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.49/333.43 = 145.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.49x = 333.43 × 145.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.49x = 48,484.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,484.06/222.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.92

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