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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.39, 327.62 and 102.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.39, 327.62 and 102.83 is: 154.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.39 : 327.62 = 102.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.39/327.62 = 102.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.39x = 327.62 × 102.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.39x = 33,687.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,687.01/218.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.26

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