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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.86, 326.34 and 149.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.86, 326.34 and 149.19 is: 223.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.86 : 326.34 = 149.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.86/326.34 = 149.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.86x = 326.34 × 149.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.86x = 48,686.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,686.66/217.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.48

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