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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.61, 328.01 and 96.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.61, 328.01 and 96.84 is: 145.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.61 : 328.01 = 96.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.61/328.01 = 96.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.61x = 328.01 × 96.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.61x = 31,764.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,764.00/218.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.30

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