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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.61, 334.09 and 154.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.61, 334.09 and 154.61 is: 232.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.61 : 334.09 = 154.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.61/334.09 = 154.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.61x = 334.09 × 154.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.61x = 51,653.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,653.65/222.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.04

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