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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.77, 326.79 and 148.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.77, 326.79 and 148.92 is: 223.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.77 : 326.79 = 148.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.77/326.79 = 148.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.77x = 326.79 × 148.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.77x = 48,665.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,665.57/217.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.47

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