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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.28, 333.59 and 100.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.28, 333.59 and 100.54 is: 150.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.28 : 333.59 = 100.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.28/333.59 = 100.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.28x = 333.59 × 100.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.28x = 33,539.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,539.05/222.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.89

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