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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.40, 328.22 and 212.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.40, 328.22 and 212.94 is: 320.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.40 : 328.22 = 212.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.40/328.22 = 212.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.40x = 328.22 × 212.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.40x = 69,891.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,891.17/218.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.01

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