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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.22, 326.70 and 196.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.22, 326.70 and 196.35 is: 293.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.22 : 326.70 = 196.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.22/326.70 = 196.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.22x = 326.70 × 196.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.22x = 64,147.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,147.55/218.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.96

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