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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.58, 327.96 and 208.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.58, 327.96 and 208.23 is: 312.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.58 : 327.96 = 208.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.58/327.96 = 208.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.58x = 327.96 × 208.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.58x = 68,291.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,291.11/218.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.43

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