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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.58, 327.06 and 192.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.58, 327.06 and 192.66 is: 288.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.58 : 327.06 = 192.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.58/327.06 = 192.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.58x = 327.06 × 192.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.58x = 63,011.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,011.38/218.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.28

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