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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.07, 300.60 and 162.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.07, 300.60 and 162.72 is: 224.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.07 : 300.60 = 162.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.07/300.60 = 162.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.07x = 300.60 × 162.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.07x = 48,913.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,913.63/218.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.30

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