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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.72, 328 and 217.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.72, 328 and 217.92 is: 326.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.72 : 328 = 217.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.72/328 = 217.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.72x = 328 × 217.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.72x = 71,477.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,477.76/218.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.80

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