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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.78, 397.18 and 149.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.78, 397.18 and 149.22 is: 223.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.78 : 397.18 = 149.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.78/397.18 = 149.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.78x = 397.18 × 149.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.78x = 59,267.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,267.20/264.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.84

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