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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.49, 327.35 and 182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.49, 327.35 and 182.16 is: 272.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.49 : 327.35 = 182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.49/327.35 = 182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.49x = 327.35 × 182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.49x = 59,630.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,630.53/218.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.92

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