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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.94, 332.43 and 149.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.94, 332.43 and 149.46 is: 223.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.94 : 332.43 = 149.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.94/332.43 = 149.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.94x = 332.43 × 149.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.94x = 49,684.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,684.99/221.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.87

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