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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.63, 396.33 and 148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.63, 396.33 and 148.80 is: 222.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.63 : 396.33 = 148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.63/396.33 = 148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.63x = 396.33 × 148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.63x = 58,973.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,973.90/264.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.85

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