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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.12, 332.28 and 149.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.12, 332.28 and 149.58 is: 223.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.12 : 332.28 = 149.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.12/332.28 = 149.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.12x = 332.28 × 149.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.12x = 49,702.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,702.44/222.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.76

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