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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.76, 334.32 and 150.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.76, 334.32 and 150.76 is: 226.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.76 : 334.32 = 150.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.76/334.32 = 150.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.76x = 334.32 × 150.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.76x = 50,402.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,402.08/222.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.26

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