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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.28, 327.35 and 115.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.28, 327.35 and 115.52 is: 173.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.28 : 327.35 = 115.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.28/327.35 = 115.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.28x = 327.35 × 115.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.28x = 37,813.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,813.26/218.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.23

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