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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.93, 328.46 and 149.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.93, 328.46 and 149.80 is: 224.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.93 : 328.46 = 149.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.93/328.46 = 149.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.93x = 328.46 × 149.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.93x = 49,203.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,203.31/218.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.74

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