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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.08, 366.90 and 148.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.08, 366.90 and 148.24 is: 221.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.08 : 366.90 = 148.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.08/366.90 = 148.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.08x = 366.90 × 148.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.08x = 54,389.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,389.26/245.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.92

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