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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.20, 327.44 and 115.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.20, 327.44 and 115.45 is: 173.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.20 : 327.44 = 115.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.20/327.44 = 115.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.20x = 327.44 × 115.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.20x = 37,802.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,802.95/218.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.25

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