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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.66, 333.98 and 100.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.66, 333.98 and 100.91 is: 151.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.66 : 333.98 = 100.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.66/333.98 = 100.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.66x = 333.98 × 100.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.66x = 33,699.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,699.75/222.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.35

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