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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.86, 331.98 and 149.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.86, 331.98 and 149.50 is: 223.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.86 : 331.98 = 149.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.86/331.98 = 149.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.86x = 331.98 × 149.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.86x = 49,631.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,631.01/221.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.70

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