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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.25, 301.14 and 148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.25, 301.14 and 148.32 is: 204.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.25 : 301.14 = 148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.25/301.14 = 148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.25x = 301.14 × 148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.25x = 44,665.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,665.08/218.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.65

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