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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.35, 301.33 and 144.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.35, 301.33 and 144.53 is: 199.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.35 : 301.33 = 144.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.35/301.33 = 144.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.35x = 301.33 × 144.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.35x = 43,551.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,551.22/218.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.46

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