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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.50, 318.31 and 148.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.50, 318.31 and 148.18 is: 221.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.50 : 318.31 = 148.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.50/318.31 = 148.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.50x = 318.31 × 148.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.50x = 47,167.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,167.18/212.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.96

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