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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.53, 332.94 and 148.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.53, 332.94 and 148.65 is: 223.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.53 : 332.94 = 148.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.53/332.94 = 148.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.53x = 332.94 × 148.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.53x = 49,491.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,491.53/221.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.41

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