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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.43, 328.19 and 205.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.43, 328.19 and 205.47 is: 308.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.43 : 328.19 = 205.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.43/328.19 = 205.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.43x = 328.19 × 205.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.43x = 67,432.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,432.17/218.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.71

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