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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.26, 327.41 and 115.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.26, 327.41 and 115.53 is: 173.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.26 : 327.41 = 115.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.26/327.41 = 115.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.26x = 327.41 × 115.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.26x = 37,824.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,824.31/218.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.30

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