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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.18, 333 and 149.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.18, 333 and 149.82 is: 224.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.18 : 333 = 149.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.18/333 = 149.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.18x = 333 × 149.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.18x = 49,890.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,890.06/222.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.55

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