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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.35, 327.39 and 212.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.35, 327.39 and 212.68 is: 318.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.35 : 327.39 = 212.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.35/327.39 = 212.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.35x = 327.39 × 212.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.35x = 69,629.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,629.31/218.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.89

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