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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.76, 327.60 and 206.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.76, 327.60 and 206.34 is: 309.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.76 : 327.60 = 206.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.76/327.60 = 206.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.76x = 327.60 × 206.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.76x = 67,596.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,596.98/218.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.00

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