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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.80, 368.28 and 148.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.80, 368.28 and 148.24 is: 222.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.80 : 368.28 = 148.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.80/368.28 = 148.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.80x = 368.28 × 148.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.80x = 54,593.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,593.83/245.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.11

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