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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.90, 325.37 and 149.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.90, 325.37 and 149.06 is: 223.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.90 : 325.37 = 149.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.90/325.37 = 149.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.90x = 325.37 × 149.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.90x = 48,500.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,500.84/216.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.61

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