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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.58, 327.40 and 212.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.58, 327.40 and 212.44 is: 318.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.58 : 327.40 = 212.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.58/327.40 = 212.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.58x = 327.40 × 212.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.58x = 69,551.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,551.51/218.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.20

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