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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.57, 327.83 and 146.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.57, 327.83 and 146.25 is: 219.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.57 : 327.83 = 146.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.57/327.83 = 146.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.57x = 327.83 × 146.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.57x = 47,944.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,944.41/218.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.36

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