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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.47, 324.50 and 148.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.47, 324.50 and 148.02 is: 221.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.47 : 324.50 = 148.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.47/324.50 = 148.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.47x = 324.50 × 148.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.47x = 48,031.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,031.75/216.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.89

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