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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.68, 333.72 and 154.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.68, 333.72 and 154.24 is: 231.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.68 : 333.72 = 154.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.68/333.72 = 154.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.68x = 333.72 × 154.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.68x = 51,472.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,472.14/222.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.15

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