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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.18, 330.67 and 148.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.18, 330.67 and 148.09 is: 222.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.18 : 330.67 = 148.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.18/330.67 = 148.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.18x = 330.67 × 148.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.18x = 48,968.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,968.92/220.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.40

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