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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.08, 326.40 and 212.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.08, 326.40 and 212.80 is: 318.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.08 : 326.40 = 212.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.08/326.40 = 212.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.08x = 326.40 × 212.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.08x = 69,457.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,457.92/218.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.50

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