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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.76, 332.37 and 148.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.76, 332.37 and 148.59 is: 222.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.76 : 332.37 = 148.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.76/332.37 = 148.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.76x = 332.37 × 148.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.76x = 49,386.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,386.86/221.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.70

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