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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.66, 334.13 and 153.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.66, 334.13 and 153.31 is: 230.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.66 : 334.13 = 153.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.66/334.13 = 153.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.66x = 334.13 × 153.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.66x = 51,225.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,225.47/222.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.06

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