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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.14, 327.29 and 96.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.14, 327.29 and 96.39 is: 144.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.14 : 327.29 = 96.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.14/327.29 = 96.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.14x = 327.29 × 96.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.14x = 31,547.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,547.54/218.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.62

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