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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.76, 334.26 and 145.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.76, 334.26 and 145.84 is: 218.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.76 : 334.26 = 145.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.76/334.26 = 145.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.76x = 334.26 × 145.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.76x = 48,748.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,748.48/222.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.84

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