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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.23, 326.86 and 199.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.23, 326.86 and 199.53 is: 298.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.23 : 326.86 = 199.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.23/326.86 = 199.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.23x = 326.86 × 199.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.23x = 65,217.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,217.88/218.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.85

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