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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.83, 333.78 and 149.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.83, 333.78 and 149.48 is: 223.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.83 : 333.78 = 149.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.83/333.78 = 149.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.83x = 333.78 × 149.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.83x = 49,891.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,891.77/222.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.91

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