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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.40, 333.54 and 150.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.40, 333.54 and 150.70 is: 226.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.40 : 333.54 = 150.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.40/333.54 = 150.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.40x = 333.54 × 150.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.40x = 50,264.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,264.48/222.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.01

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