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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.88, 306.18 and 148.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.88, 306.18 and 148.44 is: 204.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.88 : 306.18 = 148.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.88/306.18 = 148.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.88x = 306.18 × 148.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.88x = 45,449.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,449.36/221.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.84

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