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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.81, 327.88 and 97.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.81, 327.88 and 97.16 is: 145.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.81 : 327.88 = 97.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.81/327.88 = 97.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.81x = 327.88 × 97.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.81x = 31,855.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,855.30/218.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.59

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