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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.66, 442.07 and 148.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.66, 442.07 and 148.23 is: 222.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.66 : 442.07 = 148.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.66/442.07 = 148.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.66x = 442.07 × 148.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.66x = 65,528.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,528.04/294.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.39

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