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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.93, 334.13 and 150.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.93, 334.13 and 150.57 is: 225.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.93 : 334.13 = 150.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.93/334.13 = 150.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.93x = 334.13 × 150.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.93x = 50,309.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,309.20/222.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.67

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