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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.88, 441.86 and 148.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.88, 441.86 and 148.62 is: 222.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.88 : 441.86 = 148.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.88/441.86 = 148.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.88x = 441.86 × 148.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.88x = 65,669.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,669.23/294.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.70

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