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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.40, 327.46 and 115.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.40, 327.46 and 115.62 is: 173.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.40 : 327.46 = 115.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.40/327.46 = 115.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.40x = 327.46 × 115.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.40x = 37,858.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,858.71/218.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.35

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