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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.61, 328.10 and 114.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.61, 328.10 and 114.56 is: 171.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.61 : 328.10 = 114.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.61/328.10 = 114.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.61x = 328.10 × 114.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.61x = 37,588.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,588.00/218.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.94

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