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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.09, 332.87 and 100.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.09, 332.87 and 100.10 is: 150.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.09 : 332.87 = 100.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.09/332.87 = 100.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.09x = 332.87 × 100.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.09x = 33,318.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,318.12/222.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.02

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