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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.03, 332.19 and 148.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.03, 332.19 and 148.15 is: 222.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.03 : 332.19 = 148.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.03/332.19 = 148.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.03x = 332.19 × 148.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.03x = 49,213.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,213.95/221.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.66

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