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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.19, 332.42 and 149.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.19, 332.42 and 149.55 is: 224.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.19 : 332.42 = 149.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.19/332.42 = 149.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.19x = 332.42 × 149.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.19x = 49,712.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,712.66/221.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.75

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