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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.06, 330.77 and 148.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.06, 330.77 and 148.56 is: 222.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.06 : 330.77 = 148.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.06/330.77 = 148.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.06x = 330.77 × 148.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.06x = 49,139.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,139.19/221.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.29

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