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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.12, 326.46 and 145.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.12, 326.46 and 145.48 is: 217.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.12 : 326.46 = 145.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.12/326.46 = 145.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.12x = 326.46 × 145.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.12x = 47,493.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,493.40/218.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.74

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