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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.99, 366.02 and 148.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.99, 366.02 and 148.39 is: 222.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.99 : 366.02 = 148.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.99/366.02 = 148.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.99x = 366.02 × 148.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.99x = 54,311.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,311.51/243.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.60

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