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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.10, 327.36 and 213.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.10, 327.36 and 213.09 is: 319.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.10 : 327.36 = 213.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.10/327.36 = 213.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.10x = 327.36 × 213.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.10x = 69,757.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,757.14/218.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.84

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