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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.45, 327.26 and 94.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.45, 327.26 and 94.77 is: 141.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.45 : 327.26 = 94.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.45/327.26 = 94.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.45x = 327.26 × 94.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.45x = 31,014.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,014.67/218.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.98

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