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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.23, 327.31 and 96.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.23, 327.31 and 96.41 is: 144.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.23 : 327.31 = 96.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.23/327.31 = 96.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.23x = 327.31 × 96.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.23x = 31,555.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,555.96/218.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.60

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