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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.18, 396.48 and 148.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.18, 396.48 and 148.66 is: 223.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.18 : 396.48 = 148.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.18/396.48 = 148.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.18x = 396.48 × 148.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.18x = 58,940.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,940.72/264.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.11

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