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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.80, 330.48 and 148.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.80, 330.48 and 148.68 is: 222.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.80 : 330.48 = 148.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.80/330.48 = 148.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.80x = 330.48 × 148.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.80x = 49,135.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,135.77/220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.54

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