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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.72, 334.08 and 154.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.72, 334.08 and 154.17 is: 231.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.72 : 334.08 = 154.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.72/334.08 = 154.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.72x = 334.08 × 154.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.72x = 51,505.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,505.11/222.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.26

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