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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.24, 301.20 and 183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.24, 301.20 and 183.20 is: 252.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.24 : 301.20 = 183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.24/301.20 = 183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.24x = 301.20 × 183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.24x = 55,178.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,178.92/218.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.84

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