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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.33, 301.30 and 120.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.33, 301.30 and 120.09 is: 165.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.33 : 301.30 = 120.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.33/301.30 = 120.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.33x = 301.30 × 120.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.33x = 36,182.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,182.52/218.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.72

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