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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.19, 327.02 and 115.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.19, 327.02 and 115.33 is: 172.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.19 : 327.02 = 115.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.19/327.02 = 115.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.19x = 327.02 × 115.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.19x = 37,715.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,715.80/218.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.86

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