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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.16, 327.44 and 183.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.16, 327.44 and 183.97 is: 276.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.16 : 327.44 = 183.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.16/327.44 = 183.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.16x = 327.44 × 183.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.16x = 60,240.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,240.01/218.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.13

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