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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.65, 334.09 and 154.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.65, 334.09 and 154.05 is: 231.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.65 : 334.09 = 154.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.65/334.09 = 154.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.65x = 334.09 × 154.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.65x = 51,465.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,465.50/222.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.15

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