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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.36, 328 and 185.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.36, 328 and 185.86 is: 279.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.36 : 328 = 185.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.36/328 = 185.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.36x = 328 × 185.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.36x = 60,962.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,962.08/218.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.18

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