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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.28, 306.61 and 148.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.28, 306.61 and 148.49 is: 204.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.28 : 306.61 = 148.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.28/306.61 = 148.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.28x = 306.61 × 148.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.28x = 45,528.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,528.52/222.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.83

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