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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.29, 327.45 and 145.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.29, 327.45 and 145.93 is: 218.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.29 : 327.45 = 145.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.29/327.45 = 145.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.29x = 327.45 × 145.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.29x = 47,784.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,784.78/218.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.91

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