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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.45, 327.32 and 153.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.45, 327.32 and 153.30 is: 229.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.45 : 327.32 = 153.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.45/327.32 = 153.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.45x = 327.32 × 153.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.45x = 50,178.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,178.21/218.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.70

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