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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.20, 333.30 and 149.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.20, 333.30 and 149.30 is: 223.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.20 : 333.30 = 149.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.20/333.30 = 149.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.20x = 333.30 × 149.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.20x = 49,761.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,761.69/222.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.95

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