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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.90, 332.17 and 148.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.90, 332.17 and 148.77 is: 222.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.90 : 332.17 = 148.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.90/332.17 = 148.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.90x = 332.17 × 148.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.90x = 49,416.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,416.93/221.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.70

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