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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.97, 335.09 and 150.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.97, 335.09 and 150.08 is: 225.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.97 : 335.09 = 150.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.97/335.09 = 150.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.97x = 335.09 × 150.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.97x = 50,290.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,290.31/222.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.55

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