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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.88, 331.14 and 148.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.88, 331.14 and 148.70 is: 222.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.88 : 331.14 = 148.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.88/331.14 = 148.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.88x = 331.14 × 148.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.88x = 49,240.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,240.52/220.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.93

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