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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.59, 327.58 and 212.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.59, 327.58 and 212.02 is: 317.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.59 : 327.58 = 212.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.59/327.58 = 212.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.59x = 327.58 × 212.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.59x = 69,452.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,452.16/218.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.73

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