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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.36, 327.58 and 178.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.36, 327.58 and 178.07 is: 267.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.36 : 327.58 = 178.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.36/327.58 = 178.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.36x = 327.58 × 178.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.36x = 58,330.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,330.09/218.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.13

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