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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.24, 306.36 and 148.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.24, 306.36 and 148.40 is: 204.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.24 : 306.36 = 148.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.24/306.36 = 148.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.24x = 306.36 × 148.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.24x = 45,462.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,462.29/222.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.56

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