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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.24, 396.54 and 148.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.24, 396.54 and 148.86 is: 223.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.24 : 396.54 = 148.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.24/396.54 = 148.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.24x = 396.54 × 148.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.24x = 59,028.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,028.94/264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.39

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