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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.72, 318.24 and 148.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.72, 318.24 and 148.16 is: 221.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.72 : 318.24 = 148.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.72/318.24 = 148.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.72x = 318.24 × 148.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.72x = 47,150.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,150.44/212.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.65

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