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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.31, 327.33 and 149.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.31, 327.33 and 149.92 is: 224.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.31 : 327.33 = 149.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.31/327.33 = 149.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.31x = 327.33 × 149.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.31x = 49,072.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,072.50/218.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.79

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