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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.22, 325.25 and 148.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.22, 325.25 and 148.88 is: 222.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.22 : 325.25 = 148.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.22/325.25 = 148.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.22x = 325.25 × 148.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.22x = 48,423.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,423.22/217.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.92

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