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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.18, 326.94 and 115.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.18, 326.94 and 115.25 is: 172.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.18 : 326.94 = 115.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.18/326.94 = 115.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.18x = 326.94 × 115.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.18x = 37,678.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,678.20/218.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.70

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