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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.79, 327.59 and 149.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.79, 327.59 and 149.50 is: 223.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.79 : 327.59 = 149.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.79/327.59 = 149.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.79x = 327.59 × 149.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.79x = 48,972.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,972.92/218.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.83

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