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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.55, 330.29 and 148.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.55, 330.29 and 148.19 is: 221.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.55 : 330.29 = 148.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.55/330.29 = 148.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.55x = 330.29 × 148.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.55x = 48,944.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,944.93/220.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.92

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