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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.54, 330.51 and 148.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.54, 330.51 and 148.54 is: 222.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.54 : 330.51 = 148.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.54/330.51 = 148.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.54x = 330.51 × 148.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.54x = 49,093.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,093.96/220.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.61

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