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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.89, 328.20 and 141.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.89, 328.20 and 141.76 is: 212.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.89 : 328.20 = 141.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.89/328.20 = 141.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.89x = 328.20 × 141.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.89x = 46,525.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,525.63/218.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.55

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