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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.69, 328.38 and 195.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.69, 328.38 and 195.34 is: 293.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.69 : 328.38 = 195.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.69/328.38 = 195.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.69x = 328.38 × 195.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.69x = 64,145.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,145.75/218.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.32

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