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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.48, 307.01 and 148.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.48, 307.01 and 148.78 is: 205.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.48 : 307.01 = 148.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.48/307.01 = 148.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.48x = 307.01 × 148.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.48x = 45,676.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,676.20/222.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.31

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