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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.98, 326.34 and 185.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.98, 326.34 and 185.46 is: 277.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.98 : 326.34 = 185.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.98/326.34 = 185.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.98x = 326.34 × 185.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.98x = 60,523.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,523.02/217.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.65

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