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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.84, 328.42 and 122.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.84, 328.42 and 122.72 is: 184.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.84 : 328.42 = 122.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.84/328.42 = 122.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.84x = 328.42 × 122.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.84x = 40,303.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,303.70/218.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.17

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