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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.23, 300.71 and 183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.23, 300.71 and 183.20 is: 252.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.23 : 300.71 = 183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.23/300.71 = 183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.23x = 300.71 × 183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.23x = 55,089.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,089.03/218.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.44

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