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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.26, 333.58 and 150.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.26, 333.58 and 150.18 is: 225.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.26 : 333.58 = 150.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.26/333.58 = 150.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.26x = 333.58 × 150.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.26x = 50,097.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,097.04/222.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.40

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