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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.70, 332.72 and 148.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.70, 332.72 and 148.72 is: 223.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.70 : 332.72 = 148.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.70/332.72 = 148.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.70x = 332.72 × 148.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.70x = 49,481.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,481.31/221.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.19

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