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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.34, 327.46 and 148.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.34, 327.46 and 148.98 is: 223.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.34 : 327.46 = 148.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.34/327.46 = 148.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.34x = 327.46 × 148.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.34x = 48,784.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,784.99/218.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.44

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