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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.96, 334.18 and 144.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.96, 334.18 and 144.92 is: 217.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.96 : 334.18 = 144.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.96/334.18 = 144.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.96x = 334.18 × 144.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.96x = 48,429.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,429.37/222.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.21

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