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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.85, 334.37 and 101.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.85, 334.37 and 101.09 is: 151.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.85 : 334.37 = 101.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.85/334.37 = 101.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.85x = 334.37 × 101.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.85x = 33,801.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,801.46/222.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.68

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