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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.22, 326.58 and 186.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.22, 326.58 and 186.54 is: 279.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.22 : 326.58 = 186.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.22/326.58 = 186.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.22x = 326.58 × 186.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.22x = 60,920.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,920.23/218.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.17

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