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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.68, 327.44 and 184.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.68, 327.44 and 184.26 is: 275.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.68 : 327.44 = 184.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.68/327.44 = 184.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.68x = 327.44 × 184.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.68x = 60,334.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,334.09/218.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.90

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