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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.36, 438.66 and 148.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.36, 438.66 and 148.18 is: 222.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.36 : 438.66 = 148.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.36/438.66 = 148.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.36x = 438.66 × 148.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.36x = 65,000.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,000.64/292.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.33

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