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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.10, 327.15 and 209.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.10, 327.15 and 209.70 is: 314.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.10 : 327.15 = 209.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.10/327.15 = 209.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.10x = 327.15 × 209.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.10x = 68,603.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,603.36/218.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.55

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