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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.70, 328.19 and 116.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.70, 328.19 and 116.24 is: 174.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.70 : 328.19 = 116.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.70/328.19 = 116.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.70x = 328.19 × 116.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.70x = 38,146.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,146.58/218.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.42

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