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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.92, 326.47 and 149.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.92, 326.47 and 149.27 is: 223.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.92 : 326.47 = 149.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.92/326.47 = 149.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.92x = 326.47 × 149.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.92x = 48,732.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,732.18/217.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.62

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