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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.63, 326.58 and 214.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.63, 326.58 and 214.58 is: 320.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.63 : 326.58 = 214.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.63/326.58 = 214.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.63x = 326.58 × 214.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.63x = 70,076.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,076.46/218.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.53

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