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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.62, 331.08 and 148.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.62, 331.08 and 148.47 is: 222.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.62 : 331.08 = 148.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.62/331.08 = 148.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.62x = 331.08 × 148.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.62x = 49,155.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,155.45/220.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.81

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