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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.22, 328.02 and 188.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.22, 328.02 and 188.16 is: 282.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.22 : 328.02 = 188.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.22/328.02 = 188.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.22x = 328.02 × 188.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.22x = 61,720.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,720.24/218.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.83

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