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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.42, 324.90 and 148.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.42, 324.90 and 148.11 is: 222.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.42 : 324.90 = 148.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.42/324.90 = 148.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.42x = 324.90 × 148.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.42x = 48,120.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,120.94/216.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.35

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