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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.62, 327.64 and 101.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.62, 327.64 and 101.36 is: 151.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.62 : 327.64 = 101.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.62/327.64 = 101.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.62x = 327.64 × 101.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.62x = 33,209.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,209.59/218.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.91

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