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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.22, 308.02 and 149.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.22, 308.02 and 149.41 is: 206.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.22 : 308.02 = 149.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.22/308.02 = 149.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.22x = 308.02 × 149.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.22x = 46,021.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,021.27/223.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.17

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