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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.89, 334.17 and 153.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.89, 334.17 and 153.50 is: 230.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.89 : 334.17 = 153.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.89/334.17 = 153.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.89x = 334.17 × 153.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.89x = 51,293.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,293.42/222.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.13

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