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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.09, 327.54 and 206.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.09, 327.54 and 206.57 is: 310.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.09 : 327.54 = 206.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.09/327.54 = 206.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.09x = 327.54 × 206.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.09x = 67,658.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,658.30/218.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.24

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