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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.62, 328.04 and 141.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.62, 328.04 and 141.56 is: 212.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.62 : 328.04 = 141.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.62/328.04 = 141.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.62x = 328.04 × 141.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.62x = 46,436.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,436.28/218.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.41

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