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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.66, 328.03 and 150.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.66, 328.03 and 150.32 is: 225.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.66 : 328.03 = 150.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.66/328.03 = 150.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.66x = 328.03 × 150.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.66x = 49,307.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,307.83/218.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.50

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