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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.17, 306.55 and 148.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.17, 306.55 and 148.70 is: 205.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.17 : 306.55 = 148.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.17/306.55 = 148.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.17x = 306.55 × 148.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.17x = 45,584.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,584.38/222.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.18

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