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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.97, 333.59 and 149.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.97, 333.59 and 149.08 is: 224.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.97 : 333.59 = 149.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.97/333.59 = 149.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.97x = 333.59 × 149.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.97x = 49,731.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,731.60/221.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.05

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