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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.40, 326.98 and 122.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.40, 326.98 and 122.04 is: 182.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.40 : 326.98 = 122.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.40/326.98 = 122.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.40x = 326.98 × 122.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.40x = 39,904.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,904.64/218.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.71

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