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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.16, 326.97 and 215.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.16, 326.97 and 215.64 is: 323.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.16 : 326.97 = 215.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.16/326.97 = 215.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.16x = 326.97 × 215.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.16x = 70,507.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,507.81/218.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.19

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