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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.70, 328.46 and 195.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.70, 328.46 and 195.21 is: 293.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.70 : 328.46 = 195.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.70/328.46 = 195.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.70x = 328.46 × 195.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.70x = 64,117.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,117.70/218.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.18

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