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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.55, 327.65 and 145.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.55, 327.65 and 145.42 is: 218.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.55 : 327.65 = 145.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.55/327.65 = 145.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.55x = 327.65 × 145.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.55x = 47,645.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,645.59/218.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.01

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