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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.62, 298.95 and 118.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.62, 298.95 and 118.38 is: 163.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.62 : 298.95 = 118.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.62/298.95 = 118.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.62x = 298.95 × 118.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.62x = 35,390.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,390.15/216.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.37

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