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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.88, 328.96 and 162.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.88, 328.96 and 162.24 is: 243.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.88 : 328.96 = 162.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.88/328.96 = 162.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.88x = 328.96 × 162.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.88x = 53,370.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,370.47/218.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.83

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