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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.88, 327.84 and 122.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.88, 327.84 and 122.40 is: 183.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.88 : 327.84 = 122.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.88/327.84 = 122.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.88x = 327.84 × 122.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.88x = 40,127.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,127.62/218.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.33

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