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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.28, 325.68 and 191.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.28, 325.68 and 191.28 is: 285.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.28 : 325.68 = 191.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.28/325.68 = 191.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.28x = 325.68 × 191.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.28x = 62,296.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,296.07/218.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.40

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