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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.48, 438.86 and 148.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.48, 438.86 and 148.22 is: 222.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.48 : 438.86 = 148.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.48/438.86 = 148.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.48x = 438.86 × 148.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.48x = 65,047.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,047.83/292.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.40

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