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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.01, 327.05 and 145.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.01, 327.05 and 145.83 is: 218.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.01 : 327.05 = 145.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.01/327.05 = 145.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.01x = 327.05 × 145.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.01x = 47,692.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,692.97/218.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.77

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