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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.25, 327.92 and 141.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.25, 327.92 and 141.25 is: 212.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.25 : 327.92 = 141.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.25/327.92 = 141.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.25x = 327.92 × 141.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.25x = 46,318.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,318.70/218.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.23

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