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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.18, 326.01 and 147.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.18, 326.01 and 147.82 is: 221.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.18 : 326.01 = 147.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.18/326.01 = 147.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.18x = 326.01 × 147.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.18x = 48,190.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,190.80/217.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.89

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