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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.26, 301.22 and 120.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.26, 301.22 and 120.02 is: 165.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.26 : 301.22 = 120.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.26/301.22 = 120.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.26x = 301.22 × 120.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.26x = 36,152.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,152.42/218.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.64

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