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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.75, 328.67 and 141.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.75, 328.67 and 141.75 is: 212.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.75 : 328.67 = 141.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.75/328.67 = 141.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.75x = 328.67 × 141.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.75x = 46,588.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,588.26/218.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.98

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