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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.92, 334.49 and 101.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.92, 334.49 and 101.15 is: 151.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.92 : 334.49 = 101.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.92/334.49 = 101.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.92x = 334.49 × 101.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.92x = 33,833.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,833.99/222.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.78

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