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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.99, 328.58 and 116.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.99, 328.58 and 116.25 is: 174.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.99 : 328.58 = 116.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.99/328.58 = 116.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.99x = 328.58 × 116.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.99x = 38,197.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,197.30/218.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.43

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