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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.10, 325.62 and 215.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.10, 325.62 and 215.82 is: 322.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.10 : 325.62 = 215.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.10/325.62 = 215.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.10x = 325.62 × 215.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.10x = 70,275.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,275.31/218.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.22

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