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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.08, 331.98 and 148.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.08, 331.98 and 148.18 is: 222.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.08 : 331.98 = 148.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.08/331.98 = 148.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.08x = 331.98 × 148.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.08x = 49,192.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,192.80/221.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.51

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