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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222, 332.97 and 100.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222, 332.97 and 100.23 is: 150.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222 : 332.97 = 100.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222/332.97 = 100.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222x = 332.97 × 100.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222x = 33,373.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,373.58/222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.33

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