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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.22, 327.00 and 131.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.22, 327.00 and 131.46 is: 196.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.22 : 327.00 = 131.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.22/327.00 = 131.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.22x = 327.00 × 131.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.22x = 42,985.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,985.95/218.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.98

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