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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.16, 332.34 and 149.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.16, 332.34 and 149.46 is: 224.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.16 : 332.34 = 149.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.16/332.34 = 149.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.16x = 332.34 × 149.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.16x = 49,671.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,671.54/221.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.60

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