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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.05, 327.17 and 153.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.05, 327.17 and 153.16 is: 229.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.05 : 327.17 = 153.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.05/327.17 = 153.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.05x = 327.17 × 153.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.05x = 50,108.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,108.92/218.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.81

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