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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.24, 327.46 and 120.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.24, 327.46 and 120.72 is: 181.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.24 : 327.46 = 120.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.24/327.46 = 120.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.24x = 327.46 × 120.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.24x = 39,530.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,530.97/218.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.14

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