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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.76, 328.28 and 116.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.76, 328.28 and 116.12 is: 174.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.76 : 328.28 = 116.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.76/328.28 = 116.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.76x = 328.28 × 116.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.76x = 38,118.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,118.52/218.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.25

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