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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.77, 327.71 and 122.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.77, 327.71 and 122.38 is: 183.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.77 : 327.71 = 122.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.77/327.71 = 122.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.77x = 327.71 × 122.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.77x = 40,104.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,104.64/218.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.32

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