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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.82, 332.49 and 150.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.82, 332.49 and 150.06 is: 224.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.82 : 332.49 = 150.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.82/332.49 = 150.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.82x = 332.49 × 150.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.82x = 49,893.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,893.45/221.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.93

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