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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.25, 326.79 and 140.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.25, 326.79 and 140.99 is: 211.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.25 : 326.79 = 140.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.25/326.79 = 140.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.25x = 326.79 × 140.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.25x = 46,072.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,072.49/218.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.10

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