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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.95, 325.19 and 148.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.95, 325.19 and 148.30 is: 222.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.95 : 325.19 = 148.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.95/325.19 = 148.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.95x = 325.19 × 148.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.95x = 48,225.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,225.68/216.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.29

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