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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.17, 333.32 and 100.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.17, 333.32 and 100.40 is: 150.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.17 : 333.32 = 100.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.17/333.32 = 100.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.17x = 333.32 × 100.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.17x = 33,463.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,463.16/222.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.62

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