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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.42, 330.63 and 148.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.42, 330.63 and 148.33 is: 222.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.42 : 330.63 = 148.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.42/330.63 = 148.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.42x = 330.63 × 148.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.42x = 49,042.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,042.35/220.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.50

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