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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.54, 328.43 and 210.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.54, 328.43 and 210.46 is: 316.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.54 : 328.43 = 210.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.54/328.43 = 210.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.54x = 328.43 × 210.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.54x = 69,121.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,121.38/218.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.29

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