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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.76, 327.80 and 150.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.76, 327.80 and 150.28 is: 225.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.76 : 327.80 = 150.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.76/327.80 = 150.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.76x = 327.80 × 150.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.76x = 49,261.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,261.78/218.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.19

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