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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.92, 334.40 and 101.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.92, 334.40 and 101.16 is: 151.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.92 : 334.40 = 101.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.92/334.40 = 101.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.92x = 334.40 × 101.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.92x = 33,827.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,827.90/222.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.75

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