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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218, 327.14 and 102.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218, 327.14 and 102.44 is: 153.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218 : 327.14 = 102.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218/327.14 = 102.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218x = 327.14 × 102.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218x = 33,512.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,512.22/218
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.73

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