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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.46, 327.09 and 153.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.46, 327.09 and 153.26 is: 229.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.46 : 327.09 = 153.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.46/327.09 = 153.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.46x = 327.09 × 153.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.46x = 50,129.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,129.81/218.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.47

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