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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.42, 327.33 and 120.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.42, 327.33 and 120.86 is: 181.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.42 : 327.33 = 120.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.42/327.33 = 120.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.42x = 327.33 × 120.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.42x = 39,561.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,561.10/218.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.12

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