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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.44, 327.66 and 151.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.44, 327.66 and 151.60 is: 227.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.44 : 327.66 = 151.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.44/327.66 = 151.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.44x = 327.66 × 151.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.44x = 49,672.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,672.44/218.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.39

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