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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.12, 326.85 and 120.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.12, 326.85 and 120.54 is: 180.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.12 : 326.85 = 120.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.12/326.85 = 120.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.12x = 326.85 × 120.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.12x = 39,398.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,398.05/218.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.62

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