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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.21, 301.34 and 148.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.21, 301.34 and 148.28 is: 204.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.21 : 301.34 = 148.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.21/301.34 = 148.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.21x = 301.34 × 148.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.21x = 44,681.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,681.56/218.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.77

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