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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.96, 334.23 and 101.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.96, 334.23 and 101.10 is: 151.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.96 : 334.23 = 101.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.96/334.23 = 101.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.96x = 334.23 × 101.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.96x = 33,790.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,790.65/222.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.55

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