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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.64, 438.88 and 148.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.64, 438.88 and 148.16 is: 222.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.64 : 438.88 = 148.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.64/438.88 = 148.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.64x = 438.88 × 148.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.64x = 65,024.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,024.46/292.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.20

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