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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.84, 306.16 and 148.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.84, 306.16 and 148.28 is: 204.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.84 : 306.16 = 148.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.84/306.16 = 148.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.84x = 306.16 × 148.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.84x = 45,397.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,397.80/221.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.64

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