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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.76, 328.32 and 146.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.76, 328.32 and 146.76 is: 220.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.76 : 328.32 = 146.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.76/328.32 = 146.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.76x = 328.32 × 146.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.76x = 48,184.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,184.24/218.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.26

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