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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.06, 332.91 and 148.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.06, 332.91 and 148.96 is: 223.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.06 : 332.91 = 148.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.06/332.91 = 148.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.06x = 332.91 × 148.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.06x = 49,590.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,590.27/222.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.32

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