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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.36, 332.19 and 149.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.36, 332.19 and 149.22 is: 223.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.36 : 332.19 = 149.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.36/332.19 = 149.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.36x = 332.19 × 149.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.36x = 49,569.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,569.39/221.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.94

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