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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.89, 334.20 and 145.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.89, 334.20 and 145.76 is: 218.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.89 : 334.20 = 145.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.89/334.20 = 145.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.89x = 334.20 × 145.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.89x = 48,712.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,712.99/222.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.55

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