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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.84, 332.52 and 149.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.84, 332.52 and 149.36 is: 223.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.84 : 332.52 = 149.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.84/332.52 = 149.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.84x = 332.52 × 149.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.84x = 49,665.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,665.19/221.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.88

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