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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.26, 327.44 and 96.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.26, 327.44 and 96.46 is: 144.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.26 : 327.44 = 96.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.26/327.44 = 96.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.26x = 327.44 × 96.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.26x = 31,584.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,584.28/218.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.71

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