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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.78, 328.29 and 145.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.78, 328.29 and 145.48 is: 218.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.78 : 328.29 = 145.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.78/328.29 = 145.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.78x = 328.29 × 145.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.78x = 47,757.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,757.26/218.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.29

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