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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.19, 327.65 and 216.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.19, 327.65 and 216.51 is: 325.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.19 : 327.65 = 216.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.19/327.65 = 216.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.19x = 327.65 × 216.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.19x = 70,939.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,939.50/218.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.13

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