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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.25, 327.24 and 191.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.25, 327.24 and 191.25 is: 286.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.25 : 327.24 = 191.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.25/327.24 = 191.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.25x = 327.24 × 191.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.25x = 62,584.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,584.65/218.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.76

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