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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.64, 328.08 and 137.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.64, 328.08 and 137.22 is: 205.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.64 : 328.08 = 137.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.64/328.08 = 137.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.64x = 328.08 × 137.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.64x = 45,019.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,019.14/218.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.91

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