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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.85, 327.93 and 178.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.85, 327.93 and 178.07 is: 266.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.85 : 327.93 = 178.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.85/327.93 = 178.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.85x = 327.93 × 178.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.85x = 58,392.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,392.80/218.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.82

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