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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.88, 327.84 and 154.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.88, 327.84 and 154.56 is: 231.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.88 : 327.84 = 154.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.88/327.84 = 154.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.88x = 327.84 × 154.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.88x = 50,670.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,670.95/218.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.50

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