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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.30, 333.33 and 149.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.30, 333.33 and 149.27 is: 223.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.30 : 333.33 = 149.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.30/333.33 = 149.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.30x = 333.33 × 149.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.30x = 49,756.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,756.17/222.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.82

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