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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.13, 332.95 and 149.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.13, 332.95 and 149.05 is: 223.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.13 : 332.95 = 149.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.13/332.95 = 149.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.13x = 332.95 × 149.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.13x = 49,626.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,626.20/222.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.41

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