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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.39, 301.38 and 120.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.39, 301.38 and 120.15 is: 165.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.39 : 301.38 = 120.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.39/301.38 = 120.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.39x = 301.38 × 120.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.39x = 36,210.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,210.81/218.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.81

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