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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.07, 324.87 and 207.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.07, 324.87 and 207.75 is: 309.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.07 : 324.87 = 207.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.07/324.87 = 207.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.07x = 324.87 × 207.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.07x = 67,491.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,491.74/218.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.50

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