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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.64, 326.19 and 212.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.64, 326.19 and 212.88 is: 317.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.64 : 326.19 = 212.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.64/326.19 = 212.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.64x = 326.19 × 212.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.64x = 69,439.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,439.33/218.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.60

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