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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.48, 301.32 and 148.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.48, 301.32 and 148.40 is: 204.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.48 : 301.32 = 148.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.48/301.32 = 148.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.48x = 301.32 × 148.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.48x = 44,715.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,715.89/218.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.67

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