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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.36, 327.62 and 115.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.36, 327.62 and 115.58 is: 173.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.36 : 327.62 = 115.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.36/327.62 = 115.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.36x = 327.62 × 115.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.36x = 37,866.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,866.32/218.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.41

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