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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.81, 328.32 and 116.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.81, 328.32 and 116.18 is: 174.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.81 : 328.32 = 116.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.81/328.32 = 116.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.81x = 328.32 × 116.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.81x = 38,142.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,142.58/218.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.32

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