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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.34, 396.25 and 148.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.34, 396.25 and 148.65 is: 222.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.34 : 396.25 = 148.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.34/396.25 = 148.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.34x = 396.25 × 148.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.34x = 58,902.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,902.56/264.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.83

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