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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.92, 334.26 and 99.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.92, 334.26 and 99.56 is: 149.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.92 : 334.26 = 99.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.92/334.26 = 99.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.92x = 334.26 × 99.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.92x = 33,278.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,278.93/222.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.29

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