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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.51, 333.43 and 153.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.51, 333.43 and 153.03 is: 229.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.51 : 333.43 = 153.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.51/333.43 = 153.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.51x = 333.43 × 153.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.51x = 51,024.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,024.79/222.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.31

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