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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.02, 326.91 and 96.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.02, 326.91 and 96.36 is: 144.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.02 : 326.91 = 96.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.02/326.91 = 96.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.02x = 326.91 × 96.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.02x = 31,502.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,502.67/218.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.50

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