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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.05, 326.61 and 135.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.05, 326.61 and 135.58 is: 203.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.05 : 326.61 = 135.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.05/326.61 = 135.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.05x = 326.61 × 135.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.05x = 44,281.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,281.78/218.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.08

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