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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.64, 307.32 and 145

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.64, 307.32 and 145 is: 200.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.64 : 307.32 = 145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.64/307.32 = 145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.64x = 307.32 × 145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.64x = 44,561.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,561.40/222.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.15

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