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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.01, 339.81 and 149.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.01, 339.81 and 149.79 is: 224.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.01 : 339.81 = 149.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.01/339.81 = 149.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.01x = 339.81 × 149.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.01x = 50,900.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,900.14/227.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.22

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