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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.35, 327.12 and 182.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.35, 327.12 and 182.44 is: 273.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.35 : 327.12 = 182.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.35/327.12 = 182.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.35x = 327.12 × 182.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.35x = 59,679.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,679.77/218.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.32

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