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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.75, 325.16 and 148.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.75, 325.16 and 148.71 is: 223.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.75 : 325.16 = 148.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.75/325.16 = 148.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.75x = 325.16 × 148.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.75x = 48,354.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,354.54/216.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.09

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