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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.26, 327.43 and 96.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.26, 327.43 and 96.53 is: 144.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.26 : 327.43 = 96.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.26/327.43 = 96.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.26x = 327.43 × 96.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.26x = 31,604.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,604.94/218.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.81

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