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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.96, 324.96 and 148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.96, 324.96 and 148.32 is: 222.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.96 : 324.96 = 148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.96/324.96 = 148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.96x = 324.96 × 148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.96x = 48,198.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,198.07/216.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.15

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