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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.64, 306.03 and 148.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.64, 306.03 and 148.11 is: 204.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.64 : 306.03 = 148.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.64/306.03 = 148.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.64x = 306.03 × 148.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.64x = 45,326.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,326.10/221.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.50

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