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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.80, 334.04 and 150.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.80, 334.04 and 150.60 is: 225.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.80 : 334.04 = 150.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.80/334.04 = 150.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.80x = 334.04 × 150.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.80x = 50,306.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,306.42/222.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.79

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