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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.76, 326.66 and 122.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.76, 326.66 and 122.18 is: 183.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.76 : 326.66 = 122.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.76/326.66 = 122.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.76x = 326.66 × 122.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.76x = 39,909.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,909.07/217.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.28

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