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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.16, 326.76 and 145.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.16, 326.76 and 145.92 is: 218.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.16 : 326.76 = 145.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.16/326.76 = 145.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.16x = 326.76 × 145.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.16x = 47,680.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,680.82/218.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.56

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