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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.70, 327.60 and 145.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.70, 327.60 and 145.80 is: 218.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.70 : 327.60 = 145.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.70/327.60 = 145.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.70x = 327.60 × 145.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.70x = 47,764.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,764.08/218.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.40

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