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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.85, 302.04 and 145.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.85, 302.04 and 145.32 is: 200.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.85 : 302.04 = 145.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.85/302.04 = 145.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.85x = 302.04 × 145.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.85x = 43,892.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,892.45/218.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.56

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