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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.19, 332.65 and 149.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.19, 332.65 and 149.92 is: 224.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.19 : 332.65 = 149.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.19/332.65 = 149.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.19x = 332.65 × 149.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.19x = 49,870.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,870.89/222.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.45

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