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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.34, 438.66 and 148.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.34, 438.66 and 148.05 is: 222.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.34 : 438.66 = 148.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.34/438.66 = 148.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.34x = 438.66 × 148.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.34x = 64,943.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,943.61/292.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.15

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