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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.20, 332.08 and 149.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.20, 332.08 and 149.20 is: 223.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.20 : 332.08 = 149.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.20/332.08 = 149.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.20x = 332.08 × 149.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.20x = 49,546.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,546.34/221.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.99

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