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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.98, 334.14 and 154.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.98, 334.14 and 154.58 is: 231.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.98 : 334.14 = 154.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.98/334.14 = 154.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.98x = 334.14 × 154.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.98x = 51,651.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,651.36/222.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.64

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