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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.48, 224.44 and 148.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.48, 224.44 and 148.06 is: 220.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.48 : 224.44 = 148.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.48/224.44 = 148.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.48x = 224.44 × 148.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.48x = 33,230.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,230.59/150.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.83

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