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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.61, 333.91 and 150.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.61, 333.91 and 150.52 is: 225.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.61 : 333.91 = 150.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.61/333.91 = 150.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.61x = 333.91 × 150.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.61x = 50,258.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,258.46/222.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.77

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