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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.93, 334.05 and 154.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.93, 334.05 and 154.59 is: 231.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.93 : 334.05 = 154.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.93/334.05 = 154.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.93x = 334.05 × 154.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.93x = 51,640.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,640.15/222.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.64

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