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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.68, 330.66 and 148.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.68, 330.66 and 148.56 is: 222.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.68 : 330.66 = 148.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.68/330.66 = 148.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.68x = 330.66 × 148.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.68x = 49,122.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,122.85/220.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.60

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