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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.54, 333.87 and 150.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.54, 333.87 and 150.31 is: 225.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.54 : 333.87 = 150.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.54/333.87 = 150.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.54x = 333.87 × 150.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.54x = 50,184.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,184.00/222.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.51

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