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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.44, 326.04 and 149.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.44, 326.04 and 149.06 is: 223.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.44 : 326.04 = 149.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.44/326.04 = 149.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.44x = 326.04 × 149.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.44x = 48,599.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,599.52/217.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.51

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