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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.36, 307.01 and 148.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.36, 307.01 and 148.89 is: 205.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.36 : 307.01 = 148.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.36/307.01 = 148.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.36x = 307.01 × 148.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.36x = 45,708.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,708.82/222.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.57

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