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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.01, 326.91 and 102.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.01, 326.91 and 102.42 is: 153.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.01 : 326.91 = 102.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.01/326.91 = 102.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.01x = 326.91 × 102.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.01x = 33,482.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,482.12/218.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.58

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