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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.64, 327.36 and 150.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.64, 327.36 and 150.08 is: 224.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.64 : 327.36 = 150.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.64/327.36 = 150.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.64x = 327.36 × 150.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.64x = 49,130.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,130.19/218.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.71

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