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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.50, 327.87 and 104.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.50, 327.87 and 104.50 is: 156.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.50 : 327.87 = 104.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.50/327.87 = 104.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.50x = 327.87 × 104.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.50x = 34,262.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,262.42/218.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.81

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