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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.11, 327.10 and 141.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.11, 327.10 and 141.16 is: 211.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.11 : 327.10 = 141.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.11/327.10 = 141.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.11x = 327.10 × 141.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.11x = 46,173.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,173.44/218.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.70

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