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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.86, 330.48 and 148.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.86, 330.48 and 148.50 is: 222.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.86 : 330.48 = 148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.86/330.48 = 148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.86x = 330.48 × 148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.86x = 49,076.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,076.28/220.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.21

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