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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.10, 327.38 and 115.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.10, 327.38 and 115.36 is: 173.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.10 : 327.38 = 115.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.10/327.38 = 115.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.10x = 327.38 × 115.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.10x = 37,766.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,766.56/218.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.16

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