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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.18, 332.17 and 149.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.18, 332.17 and 149.09 is: 223.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.18 : 332.17 = 149.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.18/332.17 = 149.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.18x = 332.17 × 149.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.18x = 49,523.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,523.23/221.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.90

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