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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.15, 306.19 and 148.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.15, 306.19 and 148.34 is: 204.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.15 : 306.19 = 148.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.15/306.19 = 148.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.15x = 306.19 × 148.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.15x = 45,420.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,420.22/222.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.46

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