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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.22, 327.17 and 145.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.22, 327.17 and 145.11 is: 217.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.22 : 327.17 = 145.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.22/327.17 = 145.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.22x = 327.17 × 145.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.22x = 47,475.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,475.64/218.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.56

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