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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.73, 328.20 and 146.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.73, 328.20 and 146.45 is: 219.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.73 : 328.20 = 146.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.73/328.20 = 146.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.73x = 328.20 × 146.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.73x = 48,063.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,063.25/218.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.74

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