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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.02, 327.04 and 146.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.02, 327.04 and 146.48 is: 219.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.02 : 327.04 = 146.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.02/327.04 = 146.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.02x = 327.04 × 146.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.02x = 47,904.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,904.82/218.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.73

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