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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.16, 325.08 and 212.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.16, 325.08 and 212.76 is: 317.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.16 : 325.08 = 212.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.16/325.08 = 212.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.16x = 325.08 × 212.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.16x = 69,164.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,164.02/218.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.03

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