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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.07, 327.27 and 152.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.07, 327.27 and 152.65 is: 229.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.07 : 327.27 = 152.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.07/327.27 = 152.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.07x = 327.27 × 152.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.07x = 49,957.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,957.77/218.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.09

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