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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.16, 327.38 and 145.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.16, 327.38 and 145.07 is: 217.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.16 : 327.38 = 145.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.16/327.38 = 145.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.16x = 327.38 × 145.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.16x = 47,493.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,493.02/218.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.70

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