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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.43, 441.46 and 148.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.43, 441.46 and 148.01 is: 221.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.43 : 441.46 = 148.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.43/441.46 = 148.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.43x = 441.46 × 148.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.43x = 65,338.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,338.29/294.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.91

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