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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.19, 327.56 and 206.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.19, 327.56 and 206.85 is: 310.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.19 : 327.56 = 206.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.19/327.56 = 206.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.19x = 327.56 × 206.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.19x = 67,755.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,755.79/218.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.54

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