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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.69, 334.02 and 154

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.69, 334.02 and 154 is: 230.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.69 : 334.02 = 154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.69/334.02 = 154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.69x = 334.02 × 154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.69x = 51,439.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,439.08/222.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.99

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