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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.16, 327.21 and 120.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.16, 327.21 and 120.36 is: 180.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.16 : 327.21 = 120.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.16/327.21 = 120.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.16x = 327.21 × 120.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.16x = 39,383.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,383.00/218.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.52

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