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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.14, 333.34 and 100.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.14, 333.34 and 100.40 is: 150.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.14 : 333.34 = 100.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.14/333.34 = 100.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.14x = 333.34 × 100.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.14x = 33,465.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,465.42/222.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.65

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