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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.94, 333.02 and 100.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.94, 333.02 and 100.24 is: 150.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.94 : 333.02 = 100.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.94/333.02 = 100.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.94x = 333.02 × 100.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.94x = 33,381.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,381.42/221.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.41

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