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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.92, 328.86 and 161.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.92, 328.86 and 161.32 is: 242.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.92 : 328.86 = 161.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.92/328.86 = 161.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.92x = 328.86 × 161.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.92x = 53,051.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,051.70/218.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.33

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