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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.80, 307.56 and 145.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.80, 307.56 and 145.28 is: 200.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.80 : 307.56 = 145.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.80/307.56 = 145.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.80x = 307.56 × 145.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.80x = 44,682.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,682.32/222.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.55

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