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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.12, 327.36 and 115.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.12, 327.36 and 115.52 is: 173.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.12 : 327.36 = 115.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.12/327.36 = 115.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.12x = 327.36 × 115.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.12x = 37,816.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,816.63/218.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.38

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