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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.19, 327.09 and 141.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.19, 327.09 and 141.21 is: 211.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.19 : 327.09 = 141.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.19/327.09 = 141.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.19x = 327.09 × 141.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.19x = 46,188.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,188.38/218.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.69

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