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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.64, 333 and 150.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.64, 333 and 150.09 is: 225.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.64 : 333 = 150.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.64/333 = 150.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.64x = 333 × 150.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.64x = 49,979.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,979.97/221.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.50

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