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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.86, 334.40 and 150.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.86, 334.40 and 150.57 is: 225.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.86 : 334.40 = 150.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.86/334.40 = 150.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.86x = 334.40 × 150.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.86x = 50,349.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,349.86/222.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.93

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