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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.59, 325.98 and 148.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.59, 325.98 and 148.92 is: 223.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.59 : 325.98 = 148.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.59/325.98 = 148.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.59x = 325.98 × 148.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.59x = 48,544.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,544.94/217.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.10

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