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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.04, 306.26 and 148.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.04, 306.26 and 148.23 is: 204.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.04 : 306.26 = 148.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.04/306.26 = 148.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.04x = 306.26 × 148.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.04x = 45,397.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,397.59/222.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.45

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