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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.22, 807.26 and 148.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.22, 807.26 and 148.25 is: 222.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.22 : 807.26 = 148.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.22/807.26 = 148.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.22x = 807.26 × 148.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.22x = 119,671.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,671.52/538.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.35

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