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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.60, 334.02 and 158.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.60, 334.02 and 158.02 is: 237.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.60 : 334.02 = 158.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.60/334.02 = 158.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.60x = 334.02 × 158.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.60x = 52,782.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,782.26/222.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.11

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