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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.61, 327.24 and 197.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.61, 327.24 and 197.91 is: 296.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.61 : 327.24 = 197.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.61/327.24 = 197.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.61x = 327.24 × 197.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.61x = 64,764.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,764.07/218.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.25

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