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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.64, 327.96 and 141.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.64, 327.96 and 141.66 is: 212.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.64 : 327.96 = 141.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.64/327.96 = 141.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.64x = 327.96 × 141.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.64x = 46,458.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,458.81/218.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.49

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