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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.47, 307.22 and 148.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.47, 307.22 and 148.96 is: 205.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.47 : 307.22 = 148.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.47/307.22 = 148.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.47x = 307.22 × 148.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.47x = 45,763.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,763.49/222.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.71

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