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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.59, 307.15 and 148.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.59, 307.15 and 148.79 is: 205.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.59 : 307.15 = 148.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.59/307.15 = 148.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.59x = 307.15 × 148.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.59x = 45,701.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,701.24/222.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.31

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