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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.16, 333.35 and 100.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.16, 333.35 and 100.51 is: 150.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.16 : 333.35 = 100.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.16/333.35 = 100.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.16x = 333.35 × 100.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.16x = 33,505.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,505.01/222.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.81

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