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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.49, 327.49 and 104.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.49, 327.49 and 104.25 is: 156.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.49 : 327.49 = 104.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.49/327.49 = 104.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.49x = 327.49 × 104.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.49x = 34,140.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,140.83/218.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.26

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