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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.14, 300.86 and 162.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.14, 300.86 and 162.88 is: 224.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.14 : 300.86 = 162.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.14/300.86 = 162.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.14x = 300.86 × 162.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.14x = 49,004.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,004.08/218.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.65

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