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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.39, 326.68 and 179.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.39, 326.68 and 179.44 is: 268.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.39 : 326.68 = 179.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.39/326.68 = 179.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.39x = 326.68 × 179.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.39x = 58,617.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,617.83/218.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.41

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