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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.11, 332.55 and 149.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.11, 332.55 and 149.82 is: 224.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.11 : 332.55 = 149.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.11/332.55 = 149.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.11x = 332.55 × 149.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.11x = 49,822.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,822.64/222.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.32

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