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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.05, 332.46 and 148.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.05, 332.46 and 148.83 is: 222.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.05 : 332.46 = 148.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.05/332.46 = 148.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.05x = 332.46 × 148.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.05x = 49,478.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,478.78/222.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.82

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