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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.46, 327.54 and 149.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.46, 327.54 and 149.76 is: 224.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.46 : 327.54 = 149.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.46/327.54 = 149.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.46x = 327.54 × 149.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.46x = 49,052.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,052.39/218.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.54

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