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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.26, 333.37 and 98.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.26, 333.37 and 98.91 is: 148.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.26 : 333.37 = 98.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.26/333.37 = 98.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.26x = 333.37 × 98.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.26x = 32,971.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,971.47/222.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.35

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