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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.80, 332 and 218.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.80, 332 and 218.80 is: 332

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.80 : 332 = 218.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.80/332 = 218.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.80x = 332 × 218.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.80x = 72,641.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,641.60/218.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332

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