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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.66, 330.99 and 148.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.66, 330.99 and 148.30 is: 222.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.66 : 330.99 = 148.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.66/330.99 = 148.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.66x = 330.99 × 148.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.66x = 49,085.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,085.82/220.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.45

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