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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.46, 328.20 and 137.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.46, 328.20 and 137.36 is: 206.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.46 : 328.20 = 137.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.46/328.20 = 137.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.46x = 328.20 × 137.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.46x = 45,079.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,079.91/218.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.35

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