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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.88, 301.98 and 130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.88, 301.98 and 130.32 is: 179.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.88 : 301.98 = 130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.88/301.98 = 130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.88x = 301.98 × 130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.88x = 39,354.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,354.03/218.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.80

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