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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.81, 333.91 and 100.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.81, 333.91 and 100.79 is: 151.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.81 : 333.91 = 100.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.81/333.91 = 100.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.81x = 333.91 × 100.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.81x = 33,652.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,652.62/222.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.04

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