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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.10, 326.70 and 144.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.10, 326.70 and 144.74 is: 216.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.10 : 326.70 = 144.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.10/326.70 = 144.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.10x = 326.70 × 144.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.10x = 47,286.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,286.56/218.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.81

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