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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.08, 325.44 and 197.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.08, 325.44 and 197.68 is: 295.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.08 : 325.44 = 197.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.08/325.44 = 197.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.08x = 325.44 × 197.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.08x = 64,332.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,332.98/218.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.00

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