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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.99, 334.38 and 154.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.99, 334.38 and 154.53 is: 231.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.99 : 334.38 = 154.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.99/334.38 = 154.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.99x = 334.38 × 154.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.99x = 51,672.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,672.32/222.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.73

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