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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.65, 327.99 and 95.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.65, 327.99 and 95.23 is: 142.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.65 : 327.99 = 95.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.65/327.99 = 95.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.65x = 327.99 × 95.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.65x = 31,234.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,234.49/218.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.85

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