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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.28, 313.68 and 148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.28, 313.68 and 148.32 is: 222.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.28 : 313.68 = 148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.28/313.68 = 148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.28x = 313.68 × 148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.28x = 46,525.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,525.02/209.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.31

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