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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.18, 326.50 and 160.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.18, 326.50 and 160.27 is: 239.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.18 : 326.50 = 160.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.18/326.50 = 160.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.18x = 326.50 × 160.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.18x = 52,326.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,326.94/218.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.83

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