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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.05, 334.17 and 149.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.05, 334.17 and 149.75 is: 224.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.05 : 334.17 = 149.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.05/334.17 = 149.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.05x = 334.17 × 149.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.05x = 50,039.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,039.54/223.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.34

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