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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.34, 327.06 and 141.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.34, 327.06 and 141.10 is: 211.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.34 : 327.06 = 141.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.34/327.06 = 141.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.34x = 327.06 × 141.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.34x = 46,147.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,147.35/218.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.36

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