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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.03, 333.69 and 149.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.03, 333.69 and 149.15 is: 224.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.03 : 333.69 = 149.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.03/333.69 = 149.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.03x = 333.69 × 149.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.03x = 49,769.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,769.86/222.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.16

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