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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.39, 326.90 and 163.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.39, 326.90 and 163.22 is: 244.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.39 : 326.90 = 163.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.39/326.90 = 163.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.39x = 326.90 × 163.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.39x = 53,356.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,356.25/218.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.32

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