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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.94, 333.54 and 150.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.94, 333.54 and 150.30 is: 225.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.94 : 333.54 = 150.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.94/333.54 = 150.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.94x = 333.54 × 150.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.94x = 50,131.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,131.06/221.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.88

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