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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.90, 334.29 and 151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.90, 334.29 and 151.20 is: 226.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.90 : 334.29 = 151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.90/334.29 = 151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.90x = 334.29 × 151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.90x = 50,544.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,544.65/222.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.76

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