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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.02, 330.04 and 148.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.02, 330.04 and 148.48 is: 222.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.02 : 330.04 = 148.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.02/330.04 = 148.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.02x = 330.04 × 148.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.02x = 49,004.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,004.34/220.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.73

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