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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.40, 306.64 and 148.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.40, 306.64 and 148.88 is: 205.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.40 : 306.64 = 148.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.40/306.64 = 148.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.40x = 306.64 × 148.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.40x = 45,652.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,652.56/222.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.27

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