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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.85, 334.16 and 101.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.85, 334.16 and 101.05 is: 151.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.85 : 334.16 = 101.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.85/334.16 = 101.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.85x = 334.16 × 101.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.85x = 33,766.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,766.36/222.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.52

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