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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.72, 327.72 and 122.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.72, 327.72 and 122.24 is: 183.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.72 : 327.72 = 122.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.72/327.72 = 122.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.72x = 327.72 × 122.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.72x = 40,060.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,060.49/218.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.16

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