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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.70, 661.11 and 148.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.70, 661.11 and 148.15 is: 222.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.70 : 661.11 = 148.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.70/661.11 = 148.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.70x = 661.11 × 148.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.70x = 97,943.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,943.45/440.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.25

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