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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.85, 328.35 and 97.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.85, 328.35 and 97.20 is: 145.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.85 : 328.35 = 97.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.85/328.35 = 97.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.85x = 328.35 × 97.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.85x = 31,915.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,915.98/218.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.83

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