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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.92, 324.72 and 148.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.92, 324.72 and 148.28 is: 221.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.92 : 324.72 = 148.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.92/324.72 = 148.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.92x = 324.72 × 148.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.92x = 48,149.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,149.48/216.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.97

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