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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.22, 327.77 and 210.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.22, 327.77 and 210.93 is: 316.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.22 : 327.77 = 210.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.22/327.77 = 210.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.22x = 327.77 × 210.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.22x = 69,136.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,136.53/218.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.82

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