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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.81, 327.29 and 197.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.81, 327.29 and 197.51 is: 295.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.81 : 327.29 = 197.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.81/327.29 = 197.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.81x = 327.29 × 197.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.81x = 64,640.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,640.42/218.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.42

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