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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.66, 332.50 and 149.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.66, 332.50 and 149.30 is: 223.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.66 : 332.50 = 149.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.66/332.50 = 149.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.66x = 332.50 × 149.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.66x = 49,642.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,642.25/221.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.96

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