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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.14, 326.81 and 115.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.14, 326.81 and 115.36 is: 172.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.14 : 326.81 = 115.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.14/326.81 = 115.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.14x = 326.81 × 115.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.14x = 37,700.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,700.27/218.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.83

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