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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.21, 367.39 and 148.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.21, 367.39 and 148.82 is: 222.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.21 : 367.39 = 148.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.21/367.39 = 148.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.21x = 367.39 × 148.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.21x = 54,674.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,674.98/245.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.97

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