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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.87, 333.39 and 157.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.87, 333.39 and 157.89 is: 236.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.87 : 333.39 = 157.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.87/333.39 = 157.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.87x = 333.39 × 157.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.87x = 52,638.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,638.95/222.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.19

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