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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.83, 328.14 and 96.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.83, 328.14 and 96.95 is: 145.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.83 : 328.14 = 96.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.83/328.14 = 96.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.83x = 328.14 × 96.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.83x = 31,812.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,812.69/218.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.38

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