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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.06, 327.17 and 141.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.06, 327.17 and 141.17 is: 211.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.06 : 327.17 = 141.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.06/327.17 = 141.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.06x = 327.17 × 141.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.06x = 46,184.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,184.25/218.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.80

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