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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.84, 368.45 and 148.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.84, 368.45 and 148.28 is: 222.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.84 : 368.45 = 148.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.84/368.45 = 148.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.84x = 368.45 × 148.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.84x = 54,633.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,633.02/245.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.23

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