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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.44, 333.18 and 149.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.44, 333.18 and 149.96 is: 224.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.44 : 333.18 = 149.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.44/333.18 = 149.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.44x = 333.18 × 149.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.44x = 49,963.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,963.67/222.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.62

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