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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.21, 306.45 and 148.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.21, 306.45 and 148.37 is: 204.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.21 : 306.45 = 148.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.21/306.45 = 148.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.21x = 306.45 × 148.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.21x = 45,466.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,466.45/222.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.61

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