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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.60, 327.71 and 150.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.60, 327.71 and 150.25 is: 225.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.60 : 327.71 = 150.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.60/327.71 = 150.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.60x = 327.71 × 150.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.60x = 49,237.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,237.98/218.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.25

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