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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218, 327.04 and 96.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218, 327.04 and 96.24 is: 144.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218 : 327.04 = 96.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218/327.04 = 96.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218x = 327.04 × 96.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218x = 31,474.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,474.33/218
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.38

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