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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.92, 324.97 and 148.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.92, 324.97 and 148.27 is: 222.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.92 : 324.97 = 148.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.92/324.97 = 148.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.92x = 324.97 × 148.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.92x = 48,183.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,183.30/216.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.12

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