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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.58, 327.87 and 188.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.58, 327.87 and 188.48 is: 282.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.58 : 327.87 = 188.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.58/327.87 = 188.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.58x = 327.87 × 188.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.58x = 61,795.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,795.30/218.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.71

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