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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.34, 327.23 and 187.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.34, 327.23 and 187.70 is: 281.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.34 : 327.23 = 187.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.34/327.23 = 187.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.34x = 327.23 × 187.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.34x = 61,420.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,420.13/218.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.30

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