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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.12, 325.22 and 148.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.12, 325.22 and 148.66 is: 222.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.12 : 325.22 = 148.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.12/325.22 = 148.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.12x = 325.22 × 148.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.12x = 48,347.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,347.21/217.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.68

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