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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.22, 327.01 and 211.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.22, 327.01 and 211.65 is: 317.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.22 : 327.01 = 211.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.22/327.01 = 211.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.22x = 327.01 × 211.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.22x = 69,211.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,211.67/218.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.16

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