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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.28, 327.54 and 144.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.28, 327.54 and 144.98 is: 217.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.28 : 327.54 = 144.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.28/327.54 = 144.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.28x = 327.54 × 144.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.28x = 47,484.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,484.39/218.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.54

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