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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.34, 327.24 and 191.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.34, 327.24 and 191.34 is: 286.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.34 : 327.24 = 191.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.34/327.24 = 191.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.34x = 327.24 × 191.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.34x = 62,614.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,614.10/218.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.77

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