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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.24, 326.47 and 195.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.24, 326.47 and 195.19 is: 291.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.24 : 326.47 = 195.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.24/326.47 = 195.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.24x = 326.47 × 195.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.24x = 63,723.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,723.68/218.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.99

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