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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222, 306.44 and 148.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222, 306.44 and 148.29 is: 204.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222 : 306.44 = 148.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222/306.44 = 148.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222x = 306.44 × 148.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222x = 45,441.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,441.99/222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.69

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