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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.66, 333.09 and 149.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.66, 333.09 and 149.96 is: 225.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.66 : 333.09 = 149.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.66/333.09 = 149.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.66x = 333.09 × 149.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.66x = 49,950.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,950.18/221.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.35

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