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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.66, 334.31 and 101.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.66, 334.31 and 101.16 is: 151.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.66 : 334.31 = 101.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.66/334.31 = 101.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.66x = 334.31 × 101.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.66x = 33,818.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,818.29/222.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.88

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