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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.69, 307.44 and 154.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.69, 307.44 and 154.60 is: 213.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.69 : 307.44 = 154.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.69/307.44 = 154.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.69x = 307.44 × 154.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.69x = 47,528.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,528.68/222.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.43

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