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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.76, 327.94 and 122.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.76, 327.94 and 122.38 is: 183.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.76 : 327.94 = 122.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.76/327.94 = 122.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.76x = 327.94 × 122.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.76x = 40,133.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,133.30/218.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.46

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