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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.71, 328.07 and 150.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.71, 328.07 and 150.03 is: 225.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.71 : 328.07 = 150.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.71/328.07 = 150.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.71x = 328.07 × 150.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.71x = 49,218.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,218.33/218.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.04

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