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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.31, 327.24 and 115.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.31, 327.24 and 115.62 is: 173.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.31 : 327.24 = 115.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.31/327.24 = 115.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.31x = 327.24 × 115.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.31x = 37,835.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,835.49/218.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.31

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