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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.18, 325.65 and 218.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.18, 325.65 and 218.90 is: 301.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.18 : 325.65 = 218.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.18/325.65 = 218.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.18x = 325.65 × 218.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.18x = 71,284.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,284.79/236.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.82

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