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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.04, 395.84 and 148.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.04, 395.84 and 148.39 is: 222.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.04 : 395.84 = 148.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.04/395.84 = 148.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.04x = 395.84 × 148.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.04x = 58,738.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,738.70/264.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.46

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