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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.20, 332.96 and 100.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.20, 332.96 and 100.44 is: 150.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.20 : 332.96 = 100.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.20/332.96 = 100.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.20x = 332.96 × 100.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.20x = 33,442.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,442.50/222.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.51

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