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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.03, 327.69 and 145.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.03, 327.69 and 145.15 is: 218.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.03 : 327.69 = 145.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.03/327.69 = 145.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.03x = 327.69 × 145.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.03x = 47,563.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,563.51/218.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.15

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