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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.38, 333.39 and 150.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.38, 333.39 and 150.20 is: 225.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.38 : 333.39 = 150.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.38/333.39 = 150.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.38x = 333.39 × 150.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.38x = 50,075.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,075.18/222.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.18

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