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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.54, 326.84 and 194.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.54, 326.84 and 194.32 is: 290.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.54 : 326.84 = 194.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.54/326.84 = 194.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.54x = 326.84 × 194.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.54x = 63,511.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,511.55/218.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.62

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