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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.95, 333.06 and 100.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.95, 333.06 and 100.23 is: 150.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.95 : 333.06 = 100.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.95/333.06 = 100.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.95x = 333.06 × 100.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.95x = 33,380.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,380.94/221.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.40

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