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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.67, 328.10 and 116.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.67, 328.10 and 116.05 is: 174.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.67 : 328.10 = 116.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.67/328.10 = 116.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.67x = 328.10 × 116.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.67x = 38,076.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,076.01/218.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.13

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