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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.39, 327.31 and 141.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.39, 327.31 and 141.17 is: 211.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.39 : 327.31 = 141.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.39/327.31 = 141.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.39x = 327.31 × 141.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.39x = 46,204.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,204.36/218.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.57

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