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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.70, 334.22 and 149.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.70, 334.22 and 149.72 is: 224.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.70 : 334.22 = 149.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.70/334.22 = 149.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.70x = 334.22 × 149.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.70x = 50,039.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,039.42/222.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.69

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