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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.76, 307.38 and 145.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.76, 307.38 and 145.24 is: 200.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.76 : 307.38 = 145.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.76/307.38 = 145.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.76x = 307.38 × 145.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.76x = 44,643.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,643.87/222.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.41

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