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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.14, 331.17 and 149.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.14, 331.17 and 149.14 is: 223.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.14 : 331.17 = 149.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.14/331.17 = 149.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.14x = 331.17 × 149.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.14x = 49,390.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,390.69/221.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.35

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