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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.40, 327.06 and 185.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.40, 327.06 and 185.52 is: 277.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.40 : 327.06 = 185.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.40/327.06 = 185.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.40x = 327.06 × 185.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.40x = 60,676.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,676.17/218.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.82

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