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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.38, 322.96 and 218.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.38, 322.96 and 218.38 is: 322.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.38 : 322.96 = 218.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.38/322.96 = 218.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.38x = 322.96 × 218.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.38x = 70,528.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,528.00/218.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.96

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