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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222, 306.30 and 148.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222, 306.30 and 148.44 is: 204.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222 : 306.30 = 148.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222/306.30 = 148.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222x = 306.30 × 148.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222x = 45,467.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,467.17/222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.81

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