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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.28, 301.50 and 168.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.28, 301.50 and 168.18 is: 232.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.28 : 301.50 = 168.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.28/301.50 = 168.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.28x = 301.50 × 168.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.28x = 50,706.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,706.27/218.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.30

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