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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.27, 326.70 and 179.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.27, 326.70 and 179.30 is: 268.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.27 : 326.70 = 179.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.27/326.70 = 179.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.27x = 326.70 × 179.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.27x = 58,575.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,575.68/218.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.37

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