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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.47, 327.84 and 95.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.47, 327.84 and 95.08 is: 142.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.47 : 327.84 = 95.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.47/327.84 = 95.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.47x = 327.84 × 95.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.47x = 31,171.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,171.03/218.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.68

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