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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.66, 334.59 and 150.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.66, 334.59 and 150.96 is: 226.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.66 : 334.59 = 150.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.66/334.59 = 150.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.66x = 334.59 × 150.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.66x = 50,509.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,509.71/222.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.85

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