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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.46, 326.20 and 149.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.46, 326.20 and 149.16 is: 223.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.46 : 326.20 = 149.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.46/326.20 = 149.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.46x = 326.20 × 149.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.46x = 48,655.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,655.99/217.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.75

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