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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.26, 333.55 and 100.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.26, 333.55 and 100.60 is: 150.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.26 : 333.55 = 100.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.26/333.55 = 100.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.26x = 333.55 × 100.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.26x = 33,555.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,555.13/222.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.97

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