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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.84, 324.45 and 148.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.84, 324.45 and 148.44 is: 222.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.84 : 324.45 = 148.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.84/324.45 = 148.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.84x = 324.45 × 148.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.84x = 48,161.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,161.36/216.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.11

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