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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.40, 326.76 and 122.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.40, 326.76 and 122.28 is: 182.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.40 : 326.76 = 122.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.40/326.76 = 122.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.40x = 326.76 × 122.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.40x = 39,956.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,956.21/218.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.95

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