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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.46, 325.78 and 148.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.46, 325.78 and 148.91 is: 223.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.46 : 325.78 = 148.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.46/325.78 = 148.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.46x = 325.78 × 148.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.46x = 48,511.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,511.90/217.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.08

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