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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.96, 325.01 and 148.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.96, 325.01 and 148.31 is: 222.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.96 : 325.01 = 148.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.96/325.01 = 148.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.96x = 325.01 × 148.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.96x = 48,202.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,202.30/216.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.17

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