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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.31, 441.69 and 148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.31, 441.69 and 148.20 is: 222.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.31 : 441.69 = 148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.31/441.69 = 148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.31x = 441.69 × 148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.31x = 65,458.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,458.73/294.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.42

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