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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.66, 327.81 and 153.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.66, 327.81 and 153.48 is: 230.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.66 : 327.81 = 153.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.66/327.81 = 153.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.66x = 327.81 × 153.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.66x = 50,312.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,312.28/218.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.09

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