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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.24, 326.72 and 149.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.24, 326.72 and 149.63 is: 224.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.24 : 326.72 = 149.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.24/326.72 = 149.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.24x = 326.72 × 149.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.24x = 48,888.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,888.86/218.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.01

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