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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.01, 326.72 and 115.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.01, 326.72 and 115.07 is: 172.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.01 : 326.72 = 115.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.01/326.72 = 115.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.01x = 326.72 × 115.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.01x = 37,596.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,596.77/218.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.45

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