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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.67, 334.17 and 154.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.67, 334.17 and 154.28 is: 231.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.67 : 334.17 = 154.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.67/334.17 = 154.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.67x = 334.17 × 154.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.67x = 51,553.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,553.50/222.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.52

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