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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.42, 325.28 and 148.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.42, 325.28 and 148.38 is: 223.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.42 : 325.28 = 148.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.42/325.28 = 148.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.42x = 325.28 × 148.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.42x = 48,265.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,265.05/216.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.02

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