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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.16, 326.52 and 145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.16, 326.52 and 145.44 is: 217.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.16 : 326.52 = 145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.16/326.52 = 145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.16x = 326.52 × 145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.16x = 47,489.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,489.07/218.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.68

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