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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.76, 327.78 and 210.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.76, 327.78 and 210.84 is: 315.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.76 : 327.78 = 210.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.76/327.78 = 210.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.76x = 327.78 × 210.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.76x = 69,109.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,109.14/218.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.91

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