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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.30, 325.74 and 182.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.30, 325.74 and 182.30 is: 272.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.30 : 325.74 = 182.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.30/325.74 = 182.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.30x = 325.74 × 182.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.30x = 59,381.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,381.49/218.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.02

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