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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.84, 333.63 and 153.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.84, 333.63 and 153.99 is: 230.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.84 : 333.63 = 153.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.84/333.63 = 153.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.84x = 333.63 × 153.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.84x = 51,375.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,375.68/222.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.55

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