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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.52, 333.68 and 100.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.52, 333.68 and 100.56 is: 150.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.52 : 333.68 = 100.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.52/333.68 = 100.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.52x = 333.68 × 100.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.52x = 33,554.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,554.86/222.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.79

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