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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.57, 328.01 and 115.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.57, 328.01 and 115.79 is: 173.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.57 : 328.01 = 115.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.57/328.01 = 115.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.57x = 328.01 × 115.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.57x = 37,978.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,978.06/218.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.76

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