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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.79, 328.94 and 116.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.79, 328.94 and 116.28 is: 174.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.79 : 328.94 = 116.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.79/328.94 = 116.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.79x = 328.94 × 116.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.79x = 38,249.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,249.14/218.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.82

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