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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.20, 333 and 100.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.20, 333 and 100.28 is: 150.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.20 : 333 = 100.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.20/333 = 100.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.20x = 333 × 100.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.20x = 33,393.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,393.24/222.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.28

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