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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.03, 332.78 and 100.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.03, 332.78 and 100.26 is: 150.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.03 : 332.78 = 100.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.03/332.78 = 100.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.03x = 332.78 × 100.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.03x = 33,364.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,364.02/222.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.27

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