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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.82, 333.98 and 145.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.82, 333.98 and 145.92 is: 218.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.82 : 333.98 = 145.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.82/333.98 = 145.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.82x = 333.98 × 145.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.82x = 48,734.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,734.36/222.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.72

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