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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.72, 334 and 100.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.72, 334 and 100.88 is: 151.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.72 : 334 = 100.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.72/334 = 100.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.72x = 334 × 100.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.72x = 33,693.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,693.92/222.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.28

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