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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.25, 333.21 and 149.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.25, 333.21 and 149.14 is: 223.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.25 : 333.21 = 149.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.25/333.21 = 149.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.25x = 333.21 × 149.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.25x = 49,694.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,694.94/222.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.60

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