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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.82, 327.60 and 122.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.82, 327.60 and 122.46 is: 183.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.82 : 327.60 = 122.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.82/327.60 = 122.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.82x = 327.60 × 122.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.82x = 40,117.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,117.90/218.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.34

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