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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.16, 326.79 and 185.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.16, 326.79 and 185.82 is: 278.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.16 : 326.79 = 185.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.16/326.79 = 185.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.16x = 326.79 × 185.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.16x = 60,724.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,724.12/218.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.35

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