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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.70, 328.13 and 96.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.70, 328.13 and 96.98 is: 145.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.70 : 328.13 = 96.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.70/328.13 = 96.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.70x = 328.13 × 96.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.70x = 31,819.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,819.92/218.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.50

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