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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.03, 324.24 and 211.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.03, 324.24 and 211.20 is: 314.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.03 : 324.24 = 211.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.03/324.24 = 211.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.03x = 324.24 × 211.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.03x = 68,479.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,479.49/218.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.08

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