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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.14, 333.43 and 100.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.14, 333.43 and 100.49 is: 150.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.14 : 333.43 = 100.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.14/333.43 = 100.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.14x = 333.43 × 100.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.14x = 33,504.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,504.46/222.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.82

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