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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.38, 325.61 and 148.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.38, 325.61 and 148.58 is: 222.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.38 : 325.61 = 148.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.38/325.61 = 148.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.38x = 325.61 × 148.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.38x = 48,379.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,379.13/217.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.56

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