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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.34, 306.74 and 148.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.34, 306.74 and 148.70 is: 205.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.34 : 306.74 = 148.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.34/306.74 = 148.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.34x = 306.74 × 148.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.34x = 45,611.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,611.49/222.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.15

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