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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.93, 328.17 and 97.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.93, 328.17 and 97.25 is: 145.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.93 : 328.17 = 97.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.93/328.17 = 97.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.93x = 328.17 × 97.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.93x = 31,914.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,914.53/218.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.78

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