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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.36, 301.44 and 148.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.36, 301.44 and 148.52 is: 205.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.36 : 301.44 = 148.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.36/301.44 = 148.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.36x = 301.44 × 148.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.36x = 44,769.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,769.87/218.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.03

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