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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.81, 442.29 and 148.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.81, 442.29 and 148.64 is: 222.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.81 : 442.29 = 148.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.81/442.29 = 148.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.81x = 442.29 × 148.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.81x = 65,739.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,739.77/294.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.99

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