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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.57, 328.32 and 208.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.57, 328.32 and 208.58 is: 313.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.57 : 328.32 = 208.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.57/328.32 = 208.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.57x = 328.32 × 208.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.57x = 68,479.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,479.34/218.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.31

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