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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.09, 326.75 and 115.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.09, 326.75 and 115.27 is: 172.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.09 : 326.75 = 115.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.09/326.75 = 115.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.09x = 326.75 × 115.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.09x = 37,663.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,663.08/218.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.69

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