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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.68, 324.92 and 148.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.68, 324.92 and 148.48 is: 222.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.68 : 324.92 = 148.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.68/324.92 = 148.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.68x = 324.92 × 148.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.68x = 48,244.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,244.12/216.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.65

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