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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.90, 326.56 and 149.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.90, 326.56 and 149.86 is: 224.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.90 : 326.56 = 149.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.90/326.56 = 149.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.90x = 326.56 × 149.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.90x = 48,938.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,938.28/217.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.59

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