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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.83, 307.35 and 144.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.83, 307.35 and 144.15 is: 198.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.83 : 307.35 = 144.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.83/307.35 = 144.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.83x = 307.35 × 144.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.83x = 44,304.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,304.50/222.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.83

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