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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.66, 327.46 and 141.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.66, 327.46 and 141.39 is: 211.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.66 : 327.46 = 141.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.66/327.46 = 141.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.66x = 327.46 × 141.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.66x = 46,299.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,299.08/218.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.74

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