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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.98, 324.84 and 184.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.98, 324.84 and 184.46 is: 276.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.98 : 324.84 = 184.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.98/324.84 = 184.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.98x = 324.84 × 184.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.98x = 59,919.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,919.99/216.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.15

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