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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.70, 327.78 and 195.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.70, 327.78 and 195.48 is: 292.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.70 : 327.78 = 195.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.70/327.78 = 195.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.70x = 327.78 × 195.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.70x = 64,074.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,074.43/218.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.98

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