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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.22, 327.33 and 115.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.22, 327.33 and 115.58 is: 173.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.22 : 327.33 = 115.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.22/327.33 = 115.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.22x = 327.33 × 115.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.22x = 37,832.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,832.80/218.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.37

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