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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.52, 328.24 and 184.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.52, 328.24 and 184.35 is: 276.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.52 : 328.24 = 184.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.52/328.24 = 184.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.52x = 328.24 × 184.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.52x = 60,510.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,510.58/218.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.91

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