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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.21, 332.84 and 148.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.21, 332.84 and 148.84 is: 222.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.21 : 332.84 = 148.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.21/332.84 = 148.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.21x = 332.84 × 148.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.21x = 49,539.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,539.45/222.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.94

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