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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.99, 307.51 and 144.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.99, 307.51 and 144.30 is: 198.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.99 : 307.51 = 144.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.99/307.51 = 144.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.99x = 307.51 × 144.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.99x = 44,373.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,373.69/222.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.99

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