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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.36, 333.65 and 150.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.36, 333.65 and 150.06 is: 225.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.36 : 333.65 = 150.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.36/333.65 = 150.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.36x = 333.65 × 150.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.36x = 50,067.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,067.52/222.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.16

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