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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.60, 442.19 and 148.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.60, 442.19 and 148.46 is: 222.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.60 : 442.19 = 148.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.60/442.19 = 148.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.60x = 442.19 × 148.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.60x = 65,644.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,644.57/294.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.83

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