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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.40, 327.19 and 209.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.40, 327.19 and 209.14 is: 313.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.40 : 327.19 = 209.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.40/327.19 = 209.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.40x = 327.19 × 209.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.40x = 68,425.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,425.83/218.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.31

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