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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.48, 327.44 and 182.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.48, 327.44 and 182.48 is: 273.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.48 : 327.44 = 182.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.48/327.44 = 182.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.48x = 327.44 × 182.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.48x = 59,751.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,751.25/218.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.49

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