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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.80, 328.15 and 116.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.80, 328.15 and 116.03 is: 174.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.80 : 328.15 = 116.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.80/328.15 = 116.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.80x = 328.15 × 116.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.80x = 38,076.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,076.21/218.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.02

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