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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.08, 324.95 and 148.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.08, 324.95 and 148.10 is: 221.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.08 : 324.95 = 148.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.08/324.95 = 148.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.08x = 324.95 × 148.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.08x = 48,122.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,122.73/217.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.68

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