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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.36, 327.33 and 194.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.36, 327.33 and 194.06 is: 290.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.36 : 327.33 = 194.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.36/327.33 = 194.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.36x = 327.33 × 194.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.36x = 63,520.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,520.02/218.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.90

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