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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.88, 327.36 and 115.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.88, 327.36 and 115.24 is: 173.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.88 : 327.36 = 115.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.88/327.36 = 115.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.88x = 327.36 × 115.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.88x = 37,724.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,724.97/217.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.15

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