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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.45, 327.88 and 115.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.45, 327.88 and 115.81 is: 173.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.45 : 327.88 = 115.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.45/327.88 = 115.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.45x = 327.88 × 115.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.45x = 37,971.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,971.78/218.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.82

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