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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.95, 334.30 and 154.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.95, 334.30 and 154.51 is: 231.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.95 : 334.30 = 154.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.95/334.30 = 154.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.95x = 334.30 × 154.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.95x = 51,652.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,652.20/222.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.67

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