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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.01, 326.71 and 96.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.01, 326.71 and 96.24 is: 144.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.01 : 326.71 = 96.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.01/326.71 = 96.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.01x = 326.71 × 96.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.01x = 31,442.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,442.57/218.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.23

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