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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.05, 300.91 and 118.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.05, 300.91 and 118.47 is: 163.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.05 : 300.91 = 118.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.05/300.91 = 118.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.05x = 300.91 × 118.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.05x = 35,647.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,647.30/218.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.48

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