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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.20, 325.82 and 149.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.20, 325.82 and 149.40 is: 224.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.20 : 325.82 = 149.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.20/325.82 = 149.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.20x = 325.82 × 149.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.20x = 48,677.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,677.51/217.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.11

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