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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.66, 328.10 and 115.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.66, 328.10 and 115.89 is: 173.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.66 : 328.10 = 115.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.66/328.10 = 115.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.66x = 328.10 × 115.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.66x = 38,022.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,022.93/218.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.89

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