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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.09, 326.94 and 96.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.09, 326.94 and 96.49 is: 144.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.09 : 326.94 = 96.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.09/326.94 = 96.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.09x = 326.94 × 96.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.09x = 31,546.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,546.49/218.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.65

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