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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.03, 326.97 and 96.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.03, 326.97 and 96.39 is: 144.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.03 : 326.97 = 96.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.03/326.97 = 96.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.03x = 326.97 × 96.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.03x = 31,516.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,516.64/218.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.56

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