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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.28, 301.36 and 148.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.28, 301.36 and 148.36 is: 204.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.28 : 301.36 = 148.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.28/301.36 = 148.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.28x = 301.36 × 148.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.28x = 44,709.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,709.77/218.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.83

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