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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.62, 328.28 and 207.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.62, 328.28 and 207.66 is: 311.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.62 : 328.28 = 207.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.62/328.28 = 207.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.62x = 328.28 × 207.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.62x = 68,170.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,170.62/218.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.82

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