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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.31, 327.86 and 200.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.31, 327.86 and 200.24 is: 300.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.31 : 327.86 = 200.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.31/327.86 = 200.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.31x = 327.86 × 200.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.31x = 65,650.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,650.69/218.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.72

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