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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.82, 334.44 and 99.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.82, 334.44 and 99.56 is: 149.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.82 : 334.44 = 99.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.82/334.44 = 99.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.82x = 334.44 × 99.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.82x = 33,297.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,297.68/222.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.44

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