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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.52, 327.76 and 102.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.52, 327.76 and 102.99 is: 154.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.52 : 327.76 = 102.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.52/327.76 = 102.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.52x = 327.76 × 102.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.52x = 33,756.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,756.00/218.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.48

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