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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.22, 327.21 and 149.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.22, 327.21 and 149.82 is: 224.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.22 : 327.21 = 149.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.22/327.21 = 149.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.22x = 327.21 × 149.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.22x = 49,022.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,022.60/218.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.65

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