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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.20, 327.02 and 115.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.20, 327.02 and 115.46 is: 173.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.20 : 327.02 = 115.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.20/327.02 = 115.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.20x = 327.02 × 115.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.20x = 37,757.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,757.73/218.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.04

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