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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.18, 333.39 and 100.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.18, 333.39 and 100.42 is: 150.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.18 : 333.39 = 100.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.18/333.39 = 100.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.18x = 333.39 × 100.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.18x = 33,479.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,479.02/222.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.68

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