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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.34, 327.29 and 140.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.34, 327.29 and 140.31 is: 210.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.34 : 327.29 = 140.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.34/327.29 = 140.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.34x = 327.29 × 140.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.34x = 45,923.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,923.30/218.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.33

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