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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.15, 333.50 and 150.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.15, 333.50 and 150.33 is: 225.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.15 : 333.50 = 150.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.15/333.50 = 150.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.15x = 333.50 × 150.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.15x = 50,134.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,134.30/222.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.68

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