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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218, 326.58 and 205.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218, 326.58 and 205.29 is: 307.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218 : 326.58 = 205.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218/326.58 = 205.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218x = 326.58 × 205.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218x = 67,043.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,043.61/218
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.54

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