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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.80, 334.30 and 149.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.80, 334.30 and 149.90 is: 224.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.80 : 334.30 = 149.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.80/334.30 = 149.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.80x = 334.30 × 149.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.80x = 50,111.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,111.57/222.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.92

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