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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.16, 326.40 and 176.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.16, 326.40 and 176.64 is: 264.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.16 : 326.40 = 176.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.16/326.40 = 176.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.16x = 326.40 × 176.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.16x = 57,655.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,655.30/218.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.28

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