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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.44, 327.12 and 189.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.44, 327.12 and 189.52 is: 283.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.44 : 327.12 = 189.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.44/327.12 = 189.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.44x = 327.12 × 189.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.44x = 61,995.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,995.78/218.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.81

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