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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.04, 327.12 and 115.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.04, 327.12 and 115.39 is: 173.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.04 : 327.12 = 115.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.04/327.12 = 115.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.04x = 327.12 × 115.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.04x = 37,746.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,746.38/218.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.12

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