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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.88, 328.32 and 122.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.88, 328.32 and 122.64 is: 183.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.88 : 328.32 = 122.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.88/328.32 = 122.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.88x = 328.32 × 122.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.88x = 40,265.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,265.16/218.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.96

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