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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.50, 325.55 and 148.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.50, 325.55 and 148.67 is: 222.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.50 : 325.55 = 148.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.50/325.55 = 148.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.50x = 325.55 × 148.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.50x = 48,397.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,397.15/217.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.52

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