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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.02, 326.82 and 121.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.02, 326.82 and 121.63 is: 182.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.02 : 326.82 = 121.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.02/326.82 = 121.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.02x = 326.82 × 121.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.02x = 39,751.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,751.12/218.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.33

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