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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.69, 334.28 and 153.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.69, 334.28 and 153.56 is: 230.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.69 : 334.28 = 153.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.69/334.28 = 153.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.69x = 334.28 × 153.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.69x = 51,329.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,329.60/222.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.50

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