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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.34, 326.82 and 145.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.34, 326.82 and 145.07 is: 217.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.34 : 326.82 = 145.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.34/326.82 = 145.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.34x = 326.82 × 145.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.34x = 47,410.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,410.14/218.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.14

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