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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.12, 326.60 and 115.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.12, 326.60 and 115.19 is: 172.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.12 : 326.60 = 115.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.12/326.60 = 115.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.12x = 326.60 × 115.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.12x = 37,620.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,620.48/218.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.48

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