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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.66, 328.18 and 195.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.66, 328.18 and 195.48 is: 293.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.66 : 328.18 = 195.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.66/328.18 = 195.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.66x = 328.18 × 195.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.66x = 64,152.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,152.14/218.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.39

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