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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.79, 327.85 and 150.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.79, 327.85 and 150.35 is: 225.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.79 : 327.85 = 150.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.79/327.85 = 150.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.79x = 327.85 × 150.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.79x = 49,290.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,290.23/218.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.29

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