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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.76, 328.49 and 217.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.76, 328.49 and 217.18 is: 326.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.76 : 328.49 = 217.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.76/328.49 = 217.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.76x = 328.49 × 217.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.76x = 71,338.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,338.73/218.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.11

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