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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.24, 327.37 and 122.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.24, 327.37 and 122.66 is: 183.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.24 : 327.37 = 122.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.24/327.37 = 122.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.24x = 327.37 × 122.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.24x = 40,153.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,153.26/218.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.99

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