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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.88, 328 and 164.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.88, 328 and 164.82 is: 246.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.88 : 328 = 164.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.88/328 = 164.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.88x = 328 × 164.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.88x = 54,060.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,060.96/218.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.99

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