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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.46, 333.83 and 149.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.46, 333.83 and 149.45 is: 224.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.46 : 333.83 = 149.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.46/333.83 = 149.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.46x = 333.83 × 149.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.46x = 49,889.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,889.31/222.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.26

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