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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.73, 333.89 and 150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.73, 333.89 and 150.44 is: 225.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.73 : 333.89 = 150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.73/333.89 = 150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.73x = 333.89 × 150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.73x = 50,229.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,229.95/222.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.52

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