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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.12, 326.97 and 96.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.12, 326.97 and 96.29 is: 144.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.12 : 326.97 = 96.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.12/326.97 = 96.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.12x = 326.97 × 96.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.12x = 31,483.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,483.94/218.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.34

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