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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.02, 326.78 and 141.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.02, 326.78 and 141.12 is: 211.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.02 : 326.78 = 141.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.02/326.78 = 141.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.02x = 326.78 × 141.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.02x = 46,115.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,115.19/218.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.52

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