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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.95, 328.28 and 122.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.95, 328.28 and 122.83 is: 184.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.95 : 328.28 = 122.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.95/328.28 = 122.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.95x = 328.28 × 122.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.95x = 40,322.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,322.63/218.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.16

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