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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.82, 333.39 and 150.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.82, 333.39 and 150.32 is: 224.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.82 : 333.39 = 150.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.82/333.39 = 150.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.82x = 333.39 × 150.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.82x = 50,115.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,115.18/222.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.91

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