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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.04, 326.70 and 146.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.04, 326.70 and 146.04 is: 218.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.04 : 326.70 = 146.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.04/326.70 = 146.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.04x = 326.70 × 146.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.04x = 47,711.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,711.27/218.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.82

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