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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.58, 327.65 and 120.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.58, 327.65 and 120.99 is: 181.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.58 : 327.65 = 120.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.58/327.65 = 120.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.58x = 327.65 × 120.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.58x = 39,642.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,642.37/218.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.36

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