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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.13, 327.11 and 96.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.13, 327.11 and 96.32 is: 144.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.13 : 327.11 = 96.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.13/327.11 = 96.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.13x = 327.11 × 96.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.13x = 31,505.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,505.12/218.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.43

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