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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.21, 327.31 and 205.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.21, 327.31 and 205.52 is: 308.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.21 : 327.31 = 205.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.21/327.31 = 205.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.21x = 327.31 × 205.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.21x = 67,268.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,268.75/218.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.28

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