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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.36, 438.30 and 148.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.36, 438.30 and 148.04 is: 221.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.36 : 438.30 = 148.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.36/438.30 = 148.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.36x = 438.30 × 148.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.36x = 64,885.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,885.93/292.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.94

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