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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218, 326.76 and 108.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218, 326.76 and 108.12 is: 162.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218 : 326.76 = 108.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218/326.76 = 108.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218x = 326.76 × 108.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218x = 35,329.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,329.29/218
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.06

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