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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.42, 327.60 and 96.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.42, 327.60 and 96.69 is: 145.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.42 : 327.60 = 96.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.42/327.60 = 96.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.42x = 327.60 × 96.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.42x = 31,675.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,675.64/218.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.03

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