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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.54, 333.63 and 144.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.54, 333.63 and 144.53 is: 216.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.54 : 333.63 = 144.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.54/333.63 = 144.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.54x = 333.63 × 144.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.54x = 48,221.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,221.00/222.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.68

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