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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.95, 334.26 and 101.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.95, 334.26 and 101.27 is: 151.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.95 : 334.26 = 101.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.95/334.26 = 101.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.95x = 334.26 × 101.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.95x = 33,848.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,848.84/222.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.83

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