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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218, 326.86 and 115.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218, 326.86 and 115.20 is: 172.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218 : 326.86 = 115.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218/326.86 = 115.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218x = 326.86 × 115.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218x = 37,654.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,654.27/218
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.73

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