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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.32, 331.14 and 148.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.32, 331.14 and 148.82 is: 222.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.32 : 331.14 = 148.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.32/331.14 = 148.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.32x = 331.14 × 148.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.32x = 49,280.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,280.25/221.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.67

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