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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.93, 334.49 and 101.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.93, 334.49 and 101.21 is: 151.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.93 : 334.49 = 101.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.93/334.49 = 101.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.93x = 334.49 × 101.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.93x = 33,851.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,851.55/222.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.85

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