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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.40, 327.57 and 115.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.40, 327.57 and 115.65 is: 173.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.40 : 327.57 = 115.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.40/327.57 = 115.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.40x = 327.57 × 115.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.40x = 37,883.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,883.47/218.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.46

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