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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.24, 327.29 and 96.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.24, 327.29 and 96.29 is: 144.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.24 : 327.29 = 96.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.24/327.29 = 96.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.24x = 327.29 × 96.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.24x = 31,514.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,514.41/218.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.40

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