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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.58, 333.93 and 100.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.58, 333.93 and 100.81 is: 151.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.58 : 333.93 = 100.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.58/333.93 = 100.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.58x = 333.93 × 100.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.58x = 33,663.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,663.48/222.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.24

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