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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.97, 331.65 and 148.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.97, 331.65 and 148.88 is: 223.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.97 : 331.65 = 148.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.97/331.65 = 148.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.97x = 331.65 × 148.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.97x = 49,374.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,374.39/220.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.45

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