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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.38, 333.85 and 148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.38, 333.85 and 148.32 is: 222.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.38 : 333.85 = 148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.38/333.85 = 148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.38x = 333.85 × 148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.38x = 49,518.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,518.07/222.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.67

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