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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.12, 300.88 and 162.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.12, 300.88 and 162.88 is: 224.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.12 : 300.88 = 162.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.12/300.88 = 162.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.12x = 300.88 × 162.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.12x = 49,007.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,007.33/218.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.68

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