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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.44, 333.68 and 99.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.44, 333.68 and 99.04 is: 148.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.44 : 333.68 = 99.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.44/333.68 = 99.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.44x = 333.68 × 99.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.44x = 33,047.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,047.67/222.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.57

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