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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.12, 330.84 and 148.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.12, 330.84 and 148.44 is: 223.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.12 : 330.84 = 148.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.12/330.84 = 148.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.12x = 330.84 × 148.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.12x = 49,109.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,109.89/220.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.11

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