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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.94, 305.91 and 148.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.94, 305.91 and 148.23 is: 204.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.94 : 305.91 = 148.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.94/305.91 = 148.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.94x = 305.91 × 148.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.94x = 45,345.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,345.04/221.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.31

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