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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.72, 326.22 and 149.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.72, 326.22 and 149.31 is: 223.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.72 : 326.22 = 149.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.72/326.22 = 149.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.72x = 326.22 × 149.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.72x = 48,707.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,707.91/217.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.72

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