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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.59, 326.14 and 208.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.59, 326.14 and 208.27 is: 310.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.59 : 326.14 = 208.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.59/326.14 = 208.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.59x = 326.14 × 208.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.59x = 67,925.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,925.18/218.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.74

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