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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.27, 332.92 and 100.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.27, 332.92 and 100.23 is: 150.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.27 : 332.92 = 100.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.27/332.92 = 100.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.27x = 332.92 × 100.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.27x = 33,368.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,368.57/222.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.13

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