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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.68, 326.74 and 148.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.68, 326.74 and 148.06 is: 222.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.68 : 326.74 = 148.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.68/326.74 = 148.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.68x = 326.74 × 148.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.68x = 48,374.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,374.75/217.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.23

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