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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.50, 333.62 and 149.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.50, 333.62 and 149.46 is: 224.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.50 : 333.62 = 149.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.50/333.62 = 149.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.50x = 333.62 × 149.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.50x = 49,863.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,863.22/222.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.10

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