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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.44, 441.96 and 148.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.44, 441.96 and 148.30 is: 222.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.44 : 441.96 = 148.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.44/441.96 = 148.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.44x = 441.96 × 148.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.44x = 65,541.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,541.01/294.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.60

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