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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.85, 328.24 and 142.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.85, 328.24 and 142.36 is: 213.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.85 : 328.24 = 142.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.85/328.24 = 142.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.85x = 328.24 × 142.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.85x = 46,727.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,727.60/218.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.51

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