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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.96, 328.51 and 97.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.96, 328.51 and 97.30 is: 145.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.96 : 328.51 = 97.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.96/328.51 = 97.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.96x = 328.51 × 97.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.96x = 31,964.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,964.60/218.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.99

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