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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.58, 328.23 and 145.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.58, 328.23 and 145.68 is: 218.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.58 : 328.23 = 145.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.58/328.23 = 145.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.58x = 328.23 × 145.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.58x = 47,816.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,816.55/218.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.76

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