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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.80, 330.86 and 148.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.80, 330.86 and 148.54 is: 222.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.80 : 330.86 = 148.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.80/330.86 = 148.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.80x = 330.86 × 148.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.80x = 49,145.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,145.94/220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.58

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