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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.16, 333.24 and 100.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.16, 333.24 and 100.52 is: 150.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.16 : 333.24 = 100.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.16/333.24 = 100.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.16x = 333.24 × 100.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.16x = 33,497.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,497.28/222.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.78

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