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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.68, 327.54 and 122.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.68, 327.54 and 122.28 is: 183.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.68 : 327.54 = 122.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.68/327.54 = 122.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.68x = 327.54 × 122.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.68x = 40,051.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,051.59/218.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.15

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