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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.56, 301.28 and 148.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.56, 301.28 and 148.48 is: 204.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.56 : 301.28 = 148.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.56/301.28 = 148.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.56x = 301.28 × 148.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.56x = 44,734.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,734.05/218.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.68

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