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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.15, 327.53 and 149.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.15, 327.53 and 149.50 is: 224.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.15 : 327.53 = 149.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.15/327.53 = 149.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.15x = 327.53 × 149.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.15x = 48,965.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,965.74/218.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.46

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