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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.70, 438.84 and 148.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.70, 438.84 and 148.34 is: 222.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.70 : 438.84 = 148.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.70/438.84 = 148.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.70x = 438.84 × 148.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.70x = 65,097.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,097.53/292.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.40

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