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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.10, 331.86 and 149.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.10, 331.86 and 149.02 is: 223.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.10 : 331.86 = 149.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.10/331.86 = 149.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.10x = 331.86 × 149.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.10x = 49,453.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,453.78/221.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.67

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