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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.12, 404.52 and 148.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.12, 404.52 and 148.44 is: 222.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.12 : 404.52 = 148.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.12/404.52 = 148.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.12x = 404.52 × 148.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.12x = 60,046.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,046.95/270.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.30

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