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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.20, 325.80 and 147.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.20, 325.80 and 147.90 is: 221.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.20 : 325.80 = 147.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.20/325.80 = 147.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.20x = 325.80 × 147.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.20x = 48,185.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,185.82/217.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.85

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