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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.43, 331.05 and 148.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.43, 331.05 and 148.34 is: 222.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.43 : 331.05 = 148.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.43/331.05 = 148.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.43x = 331.05 × 148.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.43x = 49,107.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,107.22/220.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.78

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